Pulled Cluster Wont Start.

when i was cleaning my battery post with my special battery cleaning tool and it seemed it was scratching the battery post vs cleaning it. is this regular and its just that corroded by chance or what?

Batteries are very corrosive. Be careful about getting battery acid on your clothes and it can sting if you get it in your eyes.

Baking soda in water is the best cleaner and corrosion remover.

Aftet you get new cables unstalled , parts stores have some red gel spray you can spray over the terminals. ... helps with corrosion big time