Brake rotor sanding?

[13Boss#3328]

I got myself Carbotech xp12 for the front, the carbotech people said that I will have to do disc sanding and then use brake cleaner to be able to use the rotors.

The rotors are almost new with only 2 track days with Hawk HPS. The HPS were just "fine" as expected..fading with not much confidence in braking.


What is disc sanding? Doable at home?

***Addendum***
I found this
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/repair-brake-rotor-how-to-resurface-a-brake-rotor#b

I also realized I posted in the wrong subforum


Thanks
Rabee

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Never done that myself, but typically I would hit the rotors with Brakleen and wipe em down, then make sure you get the new pads good and hot while bedding

 

[TMSBOSS]

When I had problems with build up, I sanded and cleaned the rotors.

A DA sander makes the job easy.

Rotate the rotors and keep everything even and smooth. Avoid sanding beyond the buildup.

Once the color is consistent, you are done.

 

[Torsion]

I bought a "lazy susan bearing" from home depot so that I could easily spin the rotor on my bench.

Then I used a wire cup brush in my drill to scuff up the rotor surface while the rotor spun.

I also used some scotch brite pads that were meant to be used in a drill.

No promises that it works for you, but maybe worth a shot if you don't want to get new rotors or have them resurfaced at O'Reilly for $15 each.

 

[boss man]

I think spinning the rotor while you scuff/clean is the ticket so you dont get high and low spots. Good thinking on the Lazy Susan.

 

[13Boss#3328]

Got myself a small sander from Lowes, will use 120 grit. Thanks for you suggestions