Brake Job Tools: Hub Cleaning Tools

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Doing a brake job requires special tools and materials. These tools are separate from the sockets, ratchets and air tools that you use every day in your shop. In the third part of our nine-part series, we talk about the importance of having proper hub cleaning tools.

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Properly cleaning wheel hubs is a critical component of a successful brake job. Rust and corrosion build up on the wheel hub over time. This buildup can affect the lateral runout of the rotor itself. Therefore, it is imperative that you have a clean hub surface before you install the rotor.

There are several tools out there that shops use to clean hub surfaces. However, we recommend using the following two tools:

1.) Hub Cleaners

When choosing a hub cleaner, make sure that you use a cleaner that has the ability to go over the wheel studs. This helps get the area around the studs clean of any debris. Most hub cleaning tools are compatible with an impact gun, giving you the ability to quickly blast the buildup away.

2.) Wire Brush

Once you are finished with the hub cleaners, we recommend doing a quick once-over of the hub with a wire brush. This removes any leftover debris on the hub, giving you a clean surface.

Depending on where you live, this process could take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. It all depends on the climate you live in. Either way, taking the time to properly clean the hub will help ensure that you don't get a comeback.