how do i make my brakes look clean?
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how do i make my brakes look clean?
i just put some rims on my car and love them but hate the way the brakes look behind them. what can i do to make it look better. any recomindation (sp) would be great.
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Don't use soap. Soap puts a film on rotors and they they don't stop. If you have rust, then scotchbrite it off and paint the hubs with brake paint (high temp). Don't get paint on the braking surface.
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Originally Posted by phuviano
Get the big brake kit from AEM. Those rotors are black, but you need to have at least 17's at all times to clear the caliper.
yea i have 17's only for the summer then i go back to my stock so i need something that i can use with both
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