Or de-rust the brakes. Something down there makes scraping sounds when I turn. I began with the brakes because they are the easiest to inspect and clean, and have previously made contact noise due to rust buildup that I found I hadn't completely removed. This time I bolted a leg vise to an outdoor table so I have both hands free to hammer and chisel the rust. The rotor is in a 3-jaw with a 5C mount in a spin index, not exactly a brake lathe but good enough to hold and rotate it while grinding down the outer edge rust buildup. The chuck and spin index would have been enough to mill and drill a copy of the lathe spindle spider.
I'm going to brake the rust
Jul 24, 2023
Last reply: 2 years ago
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... What is harder to fix is the "splash shield" rubbing on the rotor. Generally just tear them off. I do the same on the drums, but with them remo[v]ed, then hit them lightly with a flap disk on the 4 1/2 inch angle grinder to get off the rest.
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The Ford's old shields came off easily and I copied them in 22 gauge galvanized, which has held up well. I formed the stiffening flange around the edge with stovepipe crimping pliers. Unfortunately changing the Honda's may require disassembling the suspension and pressing the hub apart, which could happen.
I used to put the drums back on facing out to grind off the rust rim that makes removing them difficult, but the 3-jaw in the spin index is much more convenient and at a better working height which matters to high-mileage knees. My lathe is only 10", too small for brakes.
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Me too🙂 I have a usual store day but will go a day or two earlier or later to avoid the salted roads. The only bugaboo is appointments. Try to avoid making any during the "salt" months...
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