I might have accidentally sprayed a little WD40 on my rear breaks now it does not break at all.
How can I clean it?
Option b) is that it has an other problem.
Thanks for any suggestion.
A 'little' WD40 shouldn't completely eliminate braking. I'd pull the pads and give them a quick clean with brake cleaner and some 80-100 grit w/d sandpaper and give the rotor a quick clean as well. Reinstall and re-bed them.
Quote from: Dan on June 13, 2010, 02:35:26 AM
A 'little' WD40 shouldn't completely eliminate braking. I'd pull the pads and give them a quick clean with brake cleaner and some 80-100 grit w/d sandpaper and give the rotor a quick clean as well. Reinstall and re-bed them.
...and while you're at it bleed them.
That's probably all that's wrong.
brake.....it's spelled brake.
Quote from: Howley on June 13, 2010, 02:54:36 AM
brake.....it's spelled brake.
seems we've discovered a sensitive spot.... ;D
Quote from: ducpainter on June 13, 2010, 03:16:24 AM
seems we've discovered a sensitive spot.... ;D
Here at the DMF? Your kidding. ;D
Quote from: Dan on June 13, 2010, 03:17:38 AM
Here at the DMF? Your YOU'RE kidding. ;D
what?
Quote from: Raux on June 13, 2010, 03:25:14 AM
Not necessarily.
That wasn't the first word I thought. [laugh]
Quote from: ducpainter on June 13, 2010, 03:26:45 AM
Not necessarily.
That wasn't the first word I thought. [laugh]
What the f&ck? :D
clean the rotor with rubbing alcohol and a clean towel. i would sand the pads. if you have a scrap piece of wood, staple the sand paper to the wood to have a flat surface. then run the pads over the sandpaper.
Quote from: ducpainter on June 13, 2010, 03:19:03 AM
what?
Actually while we're at it, I'd have said spelt, rather than spelled, as well.
I believe both are correct.
The brake/break thing is a pet hate of mine, as are misused apostrophes.
Quote from: Howley on June 14, 2010, 01:04:14 AM
I believe both are correct.
The brake/break thing is a pet hate of mine, as are misused apostrophes.
it gets the point across
irregardless ;D
Quote from: RAT900 on June 14, 2010, 01:56:16 AM
it gets the point across irregardless ;D
Just to add fuel to the fire, irregardless is in the dictionary.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregardless (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregardless)
just like when people use "loser" and "looser" in correctly.
its not "he is a looser, because he beats his wife", its "he is a loser, because he beats his wife"...
the correct way to use that word is "the second bolt is looser than the first bolt and should be tightened" NOT "the second bolt is loser than the first bolt and should be tightened"
That;s a good case and point, sbrguy.
Quote from: sbrguy on June 14, 2010, 05:19:50 AM
just like when people use "loser" and "looser" in correctly.
its not "he is a looser, because he beats his wife", its "he is a loser, because he beats his wife"...
the correct way to use that word is "the second bolt is looser than the first bolt and should be tightened" NOT "the second bolt is loser than the first bolt and should be tightened"
I hate it when people use apostrophes incorrectly, it's annoying. Capitals are good too.
Will this ever end? ;D
[cheeky] yes you are right it will never ever end. yes the incorrectly was incorrect in my last posting and i never capitalize sentences on the forum boards, too much time. yes good call on the "its" also, that was my bad. [laugh] [laugh] [clap] [clap]
i helped my uncle jack off a horse
I helped my Uncle Jack off a horse.
I helped the DMF jack a thread [evil]
Quote from: howie on June 14, 2010, 03:42:43 AM
Just to add fuel to the fire, irregardless is in the dictionary.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregardless (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregardless)
yup the dictionary now legitimizes illiteracy...sad
Quote from: RAT900 on June 16, 2010, 04:33:39 AM
yup the dictionary now legitimizes illiteracy...sad
Why not...
parents legitimize obesity and laziness.
I'd go farther but I'd break board rules.
Regarding the OP's primary concern, the brakes - I've accidentally sprayed WD on the rear and front brakes since that is what I use to clean the dust from the rims. It's quite difficult to avoid. WD40 will evaporate, it's no big deal. Wipe it off the best you can and ride it. I've never lost my brakes from accidentally spraying WD40 on the discs. Might be a bit slippery the first couple of times you use them but the friction comes back quickly.
Quote from: suzyj on June 13, 2010, 05:15:40 PM
Actually while we're at it, I'd have said spelt, rather than spelled, as well.
You can say
"spelt" if you like, but unless you're referring to the hexaploid species of wheat, it's spelled "spelled". Even in Australia :)
Quote from: ungeheuer on June 17, 2010, 12:44:16 AM
You can say "spelt" if you like, but unless you're referring to the hexaploid species of wheat, it's spelled "spelled". Even in Australia :)
Sorry, but.....
she's not wrong.
Quote from: ungeheuer on June 17, 2010, 12:44:16 AM
You can say "spelt" if you like, but unless you're referring to the hexaploid species of wheat, it's spelled "spelled". Even in Australia :)
I'm gonna tell Jukie you're picking on me.
:'(
Quote from: Howley on June 14, 2010, 01:04:14 AM
I believe both are correct.
The brake/break thing is a pet hate of mine, as are misused apostrophes.
They're they're, it will be okay.
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 17, 2010, 07:39:35 AM
Sorry, but.....
she's not wrong.
What? Next you'll be telling me that
aluminium only has one "i" and that
tire is something with which you clad a wheel [roll] [laugh]
Quote from: ungeheuer on June 17, 2010, 03:40:21 PM
What? Next you'll be telling me that aluminium only has one "i" and that tire is something with which you clad a wheel [roll] [laugh]
\
shocking...
eh? ;D
Quote from: ungeheuer on June 17, 2010, 03:40:21 PM
What? Next you'll be telling me that aluminium only has one "i" and that tire is something with which you clad a wheel [roll] [laugh]
The sarcasm in your post could fill a lorry.
Quote from: howie on June 15, 2010, 07:37:01 PM
i helped my uncle jack off a horse
I helped my Uncle Jack off a horse.
<laughing> Don't let your uncle babysit the kids
I was once half-watching the Jets
lose a decade or two back....John Madden's co-sportscaster was blathering on about some stats and Madden wasn't paying attention....then the co-anchor turned to him and asked "What's your analysis John?"
The look of shock, confusion and horror on Madden's face was priceless....Madden thought his partner was asking him about urinalysis...I had to wipe my beer spray off the screen
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 17, 2010, 07:28:12 PM
The sarcasm in your post could fill a lorry.
Sarcastic? Moi?? Besides, I'd need to go to England to find a
lorry [roll]
Nothing but truck loads of sincerity in every line I write ;D
Quote from: NorDog on June 17, 2010, 02:15:48 PM
They're they're, it will be okay.
You're doing it on purpose now!
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 17, 2010, 07:28:12 PM
The sarcasm in your post could fill a lorry.
Perhaps a tip, too. ;)