oil on disc shoes fail

[scouserinlondon]

I'm a moron, and I seem to have got GT85 onto my disc brake pads.

Is there a way to remove it or should I just have them replaced?

Thanks in advance.

 

[dodgy]

Ideally replace them, but first try baking them on a high heat in the oven for 20 minutes or so (google it and you will find the 'recipe').

 

[tyred]

Is it just a little overspray or were they soaked in oil?

I would try some clutch cleaner spray and see if they still work.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I'd have thought heating the pads would simply thin the oil out and encourage it to soak further in. I'd replace them if I were you, if they're properly soaked in oil. How much is a set of pads?

 

[dodgy]

It's worth a try baking them, others have had success with that technique. If it doesn't work, replace.

 

[mickle]

Replace them. Contaminated disc brake pads are fit only for the bin.

 

[scouserinlondon]

Think I'll go with the replace option....

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Back in the old days I got oil all over the brake discs of my Citroen Dyane. It contaminated the pads and as I used the brakes and they heated up and the oil soaked into them, it just got worse and worse, diving for the left hand side of the road whenever I braked. The "baking in the oven" technique may well work, but for the price of a new set of pads I don't think I'd take the chance.

 

[scouserinlondon]

Back in the old days I got oil all over the brake discs of my Citroen Dyane. It contaminated the pads and as I used the brakes and they heated up and the oil soaked into them, it just got worse and worse, diving for the left hand side of the road whenever I braked. The "baking in the oven" technique may well work, but for the price of a new set of pads I don't think I'd take the chance.

I think you're right.

 

[Globalti]

Put them in the dishwasher - nothing is hotter or more caustic and this will wash all the oil off the pads. Make sure you clean the discs up as well.

Don't put aluminium parts in the dishwasher though as the causticity erodes the surface. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[GrasB]

Just get new pads. What's a few £ compared to a serious injury because they brakes weren't up to scratch?

 

[jimboalee]

Have you got a bottle of meths?

 

[scouserinlondon]

Have you got a bottle of meths?

No but I could nick one off the local tramps.

Bike dropped into LBS. I'll potter with the drivetrain myself but brakes and steering I leave to the professionals.