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Was watching a tuner show on TV about brakes and it's project car was an RSX-S. They took the rotors off the car and washed them in a sink with soap and water. I asked my friend if using soap and water was a bad idea and says it's too mild in his opinion.

Well? Any other suggestions? Brake cleaner doesn't really do much appearance-wise. And if I do this, do I have to take the rotors off? I really don't want to if I don't have to.

 
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IMO,

use brake cleaner..

spray a lot of em...and them, with paper towel, wipe em out....u will feel that it's really clean...

 
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You just want them to look better? Soap, brake cleaner, solvent, they're all degreasers but won't make the rotor look much different. Buy new rotors with a good coating if that's what you're after, they'll look good everywhere but where the pads contact.

 
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If you are running performance pads that give off alot of dust, dont even bother cleaning your brakes, it is so hard to clean.