{"product_id":"wheel-hub-cleaning-disc","title":"Vortek Wheel Hub Cleaning Disc","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vortek-product\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- OPENING --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eClean Wheel Hubs Fast. No Scrubbing. No Mess.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRust, brake dust, and corrosion on wheel hubs make fitting new rotors and wheels a frustrating, time-consuming job. This drill-mounted silicon carbide cleaning disc strips the hub face back to clean metal in seconds, so your components seat properly and you can get back on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e✓ Silicon carbide abrasive — aggressive enough to cut through rust and brake dust quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e✓ Fits most cordless drills via the included 1\/2\" arbor and 2\" hex adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e✓ 5-15\/16\" disc diameter covers the full hub face in one pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- THE PROBLEM --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Hub Cleaning Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA corroded or contaminated hub face causes brake rotor runout, uneven contact, and vibration through the steering wheel. Cleaning it by hand with a wire brush takes forever and rarely gets the surface fully flat. A drill-mounted disc does the same job in a fraction of the time and leaves a consistently clean surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW IT SOLVES IT --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eDrill It. Done.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChuck the hex adapter into your cordless drill, mount the disc, and run it across the hub face. The silicon carbide abrasive removes rust, scale, and brake dust without gouging the metal. The cone-shaped backing plate keeps the disc flat against the hub surface for even cleaning across the full face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- MAIN BENEFITS --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"vp-benefits\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-benefit-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCuts through rust fast\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSilicon carbide is aggressive enough to remove heavy corrosion and brake dust without excessive effort or time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-benefit-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWorks with your existing drill\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe included hex adapter fits most standard cordless drills — no special equipment needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-benefit-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFull hub coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAt 5-15\/16\" diameter, the disc covers the entire hub face in one pass rather than working around it in sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-benefit-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSecure fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 1\/2\" arbor locks the disc firmly to the backing plate so it doesn't wobble or slip under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FEATURES \u0026 SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAbrasive material: Silicon carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDisc diameter: 5-15\/16\" (approx. 150mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInner disc diameter: 3-9\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eArbor size: 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdapter length: 2\" hex shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBacking plate: Blue reinforced plastic cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with most cordless drills\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- REAL-WORLD USES --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhen You'll Use This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrake rotor replacement — cleaning the hub face before fitting the new rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWheel fitment — removing corrosion that causes wheels to stick or sit unevenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGeneral hub maintenance on older vehicles with surface rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePre-inspection cleaning to check hub condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO IT'S FOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHome mechanics doing their own brake jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWorkshop technicians who want to speed up hub prep between jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnyone working on older vehicles where hub corrosion is a regular issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Vortek Wheel Hub Cleaning Disc (silicon carbide, 5-15\/16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Blue reinforced plastic backing cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × 2\" hex drill adapter (1\/2\" arbor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Vortek gift\/storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWorks with most standard cordless drills via the included 2\" hex adapter. Suitable for passenger vehicles, bakkies, and light commercial vehicles with standard hub sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- REVIEWS --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat customers love about it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"vp-reviews\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-review-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\"Did a full brake job on my Fortuner and the hubs were badly rusted. This disc cleaned them up in about 30 seconds each side. Rotors seated perfectly, no vibration at all. Brilliant little tool.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\"\u003eDanie Venter, Centurion, Gauteng — Verified Purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-review-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\"Works well on my cordless drill. Took the rust off the hubs on an older Corolla quickly. The disc is a bit aggressive so go easy on the pressure, but once you get the feel for it, it's great.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\"\u003eYusuf Jacobs, Cape Town, Western Cape — Verified Purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-review-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\"Use this in the workshop now for every brake job. Saves so much time compared to doing it by hand. Customers don't come back with rotor runout complaints anymore either.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\"\u003eNkosinathi Zulu, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal — Verified Purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQs --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"vp-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWill this work with my cordless drill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes — the included 2\" hex adapter fits the standard chuck on most cordless drills. No special drill required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWill it scratch or damage the hub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSilicon carbide is abrasive and will remove surface material. Use light, even pressure and keep the disc moving — don't dwell in one spot. It's designed to clean the surface, not remove significant metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIs the disc replaceable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe disc is a consumable and will wear with use. Check the product images for the disc dimensions if you need to source a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vp-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on rear hubs too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes — as long as you can access the hub face with a drill, it works on both front and rear hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eBetter Brake Jobs Start With a Clean Hub.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStop fighting rust with a wire brush. The Vortek Wheel Hub Cleaning Disc gets the job done in seconds and gives your rotors a flat, clean surface to seat against. Add it to your brake kit today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46218934649018,"sku":null,"price":949.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2848\/3514\/files\/IMG-6844.png?v=1785330336","url":"https:\/\/vortek.co.za\/products\/wheel-hub-cleaning-disc","provider":"Vortek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}