Cleaning Brake Caliper Brackets

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Caliper brackets, especially in the Rust Belt, accumulate a lot of rust in the areas under the abutment clips. If too much rust is allowed to build up in these areas, it can affect the ability of the brake pads to slide freely within the caliper bracket. This causes problems such as brake noise, brake pull and premature/uneven pad wear. In this training video, we will show you the two primary methods used to clean caliper brackets.
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Caliper Cleaning Methods:
1.) Wire Brush and File: A wire brush and file will does a fine job of cleaning the rust off the caliper bracket. Use the wire brush first to clean the area under the abutment clips. Go over the area again with a file to smooth out any scaled rust.
2.) Sandblasting Cabinet: This is the preferred method if you have access to it. Use the sandblasting cabinet to blast the rust away on the areas underneath the abutment clips. It blasts the rust away completely down to the original cast iron and is quicker than using a wire brush and file.

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what if you don't have a sandblaster. bringing it to a place that does it takes lots of time.