Brake Callipers in an Acid Bath?

Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 21:41
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Evening all,

I have a set of brake callipers that have been sitting stagnant for the last six years and are pretty ratty. I am going to put a reco kit through them and put them back in the old VL Commodore along with new rotors and master cylinder. My question is can callipers be put through an acid bath to clean them up and if so what would be the most appropriate business to approach for this kind of work?

Many thanks, Heefers.
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Reply By: Shaker - Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 21:53

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 21:53
If you aren't going to do it yourself, may you could try a ...... brake repair service?
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Reply By: donks1 - Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 22:23

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 22:23
better off using a wet sand blaster


donks
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Reply By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 23:12

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007 at 23:12
Why not buy a set of new ones from Holden, they are cheaper then you think.

Regards Richard
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Reply By: Johnnotoo - Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 15:27

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 15:27
I use a mix of phosphoric acid and water for stainless steel cleaning of yacht parts. Works well with mild steel as well. You can buy a preparation from yacht chandlers or cleaning supply companies marketed under the name of "Fibreglass or gelcoat cleaner" Cheap and works well. I soaked our balcony stainless steel wire in it for an hour or two and came out shiny and new looking where before was quite rusted.
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