Carbon Ceramic Brake Disc Cleaning And Inspection: Cleaning
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
WARNING:
Brake discs must be renewed in axle sets only. Failure to follow this instruction may result in braking efficiency being impaired.
CAUTION:
Take care not to contaminate the brake pad friction materials or the brake discs.
NOTE:
To maintain braking performance the discs should be cleaned after every brake pad installment.
- Refer to: FRONT DISC BRAKE
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Refer to: REAR DISC BRAKE .
- Using a non-metallic tool clean out all the cross drilled holes.
- Using a non-metallic tool clean out all the vents.
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- Using fine sandpaper lightly sand the surface of the brake disc.
- Using acetone solvents or alcohol clean the brake disc.
- Using a clean cloth wipe the surface of the brake disc.
CAUTION:
Do not use Trichlorethane to clean the brake disc.
CAUTION:
Do not over soak the brake disc