Drilled Brake Discs

[GeoffCapes]

Not Maserati related per se, however, Masers have drilled discs.

My Merc needs new front pads (getting done tomorrow) however, I've noticed on the drilled discs that the holes ( the drilled bit) are clogged up with brake dust.

What's the best (quickest) way to remove this? As surely it's hampering the braking performance to a degree?

 

[CatmanV2]

Drill it out

C

 

[2b1ask1]

Yep drill it out; only half way through from each side though as they should be staggered!

 

[GeoffCapes]

Job for the weekend then.

 

[Felonious Crud]

It's a quick one. You'll be amazed at the amount of filth which falls out.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Don't forget to blow it out from the edges too...use a pipe cleaner to get the rest out...

 

[GeoffCapes]

It's a quick one. You'll be amazed at the amount of filth which falls out.

I'll do it on next doors driveway whilst they're away then!

 

[2b1ask1]

It will look like you have parked an Alfa there afterwards!

 

[midlifecrisis]

It will look like you have parked an Alfa there afterwards!

Or my Seat diesel after its been stood for a while...

 

[GeoffCapes]

Mercedes didn't do it for me unfortunately.

I'll get the drill out on Sunday.

 

[2b1ask1]

You imagined for a moment they actually might? The go to would be new disks anyway!

 

[GeoffCapes]

You imagined for a moment they actually might? The go to would be new disks anyway!

Didn't even wash my car!

 

[Moz1000]

What's interesting is the GT (S) discs on my car have holes that are aligned so you can drill right through. On the 4200 and 3200 they were staggered.
Moz