Hey folks - just changed the break in oil at 560 mi on my 2011 RoAD kING cLASSIC. I spilled a little used oil on the left front brake disc - actually splashed up from the contents of the pan - which I bumped with my knee - not on the caliper or pad - just on the disc - wasn't that dirty - but can anyone tell me how to degrease this disc? Thanks - I have a few ideas but appreciate your input.



Loose Lucy

 

Brake Kleen in an aerosol can. You can get it from the parts store

 

Lacquer thinner will do it too. Even after a cleaning it might tend to grab a little so be cautious.

 

Slobber it with brake cleaner, cautious about the paint job.

 

Denatured alcohol works greats don't have to worry about the paint job. Only thing it take off is the wax on paint, no big deal.

Home depot, Wally World, whatever you have around you.

 

Kerosene will do it.

 

Thanks you guys - the laquer thinner comment made me think...how about (I know this sounds lame) nail polish remover? Brake cleaner sounds most straight forward. What the h--- is denatured alcohol? I know my nature gets de-something with enough rum & coke.
LLucy

 

Nail polish remover is nothing but acetone and it's what I use to clean my disks after doing a brake job.

 

brake clean on a rag, anytime you do a brake job you should have a can
handy.

 

if you can't change oil without getting it all over the place, maybe someone else should do you maintenance.

paying for maintenance keeps americans in work.