WD-40 on break pads

finnj6
finnj6 Posts: 45
edited January 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi

I have a set of cantilever breaks for my cx bike and the break pads were well sprayed with wd-40 do I need new pads?

I'm thinking yes, if no what's the best way to clean them?
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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    lots, and lots of IPA, a good scrub, and a bath in boiling water should fix them......
    I like bikes and stuff
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    as the blocks are rubber based they can be cleaned with any light solvent, also clean the rims.

    even soap and water will work.
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  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,401
    Mine regularly get sprayed with WD40, especially after a wet ride. Normal bike cleaner (Muc-Off or the like) will clean it off. 90% of the time I don't bother though as I don't seem to get any deterioration in braking performance.
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  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    El Capitano wrote:
    Mine regularly get sprayed with WD40, especially after a wet ride. Normal bike cleaner (Muc-Off or the like) will clean it off. 90% of the time I don't bother though as I don't seem to get any deterioration in braking performance.
    There's a message there for those that use it as a chain "lube" :wink:
  • finnj6
    finnj6 Posts: 45
    Cheers thanks I'll try giving them a good old fashioned scrub and see what happens. If it doesn't work I'll be on asking how to drain a river out of my bike :lol:
    Lappiere X-Control 210
    Columbus X-Wing
    Fuji track
    Treck 1500 with Campag
    Soon to be Colnago Masters

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