Cleaning Break Discs - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

PhilBH · 08-22-2005, 12:26 PM

I've recently bought my first Boxster (it was delivered to my home last week). Can anyone tell me how to go about cleaning the Brake discs, as they currently look nice, and I would like to keep them this way.

Thanks for any help

Phil

Rouser · 08-22-2005, 03:08 PM

Drive the car frequently (every day, not every month), brake often (at STOP signs, traffic lights, and seriously tight curves), and don't get too anal about stuff like that.

In the end, @ 80 MPH, nobody's going to care.

deliriousga · 08-22-2005, 05:20 PM

I use plain brake cleaner, but only with the wheels off. Spray it on and let it drip into a pan below. That's about all you can do for the discs.

PhilBH · 08-23-2005, 01:02 AM

I've probably driven it every day for the past week, I just love it. Never been a big car fan, but I just love the boxster. I've even had my hair cut so that I can travel with the top down more often.

Do I have to take the wheels off to clean them? Taking the wheels off is a bit advanced for me (I can just about manage to put the oil in).

deliriousga · 08-23-2005, 05:27 AM

Cleaners for the brake system will eat the finish on your wheels so you do need to take them off or just use a regular wheel cleaner that's safe for painted wheels.

Btw, never use wheel cleaner on the wheels when they're hot after driving. It can streak them permanantly.

Perfectlap · 08-23-2005, 05:45 AM

avoid washing wheels or brakes when they ar hot in general. This means letting your car cool off completely if you choose to take it to a car wash.
Wax your wheels regularly. Brake dust is like razor blades to the paint.