Can a cordless/pneumatic band file be used to clean brake caliper brackets?

2016 TOYOTA CAMRY
57,000 MILES
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SWISSCOW888
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The areas on the bracket where the hardware clips go?
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Feb 17, 2023 at 8:53 PM
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Yep, that should work just dont take off too much material from the caliper mount, can you please upload an images of what you are talking about so I can see and make sure you are safe please?
Feb 18, 2023 at 11:28 AM
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Sure!
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Feb 18, 2023 at 9:24 PM
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Yep, you are good, be careful of the tool not to grab, most people use regular sand power though unless extremally rusted.
Feb 19, 2023 at 3:30 AM
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