brake calipers getting rusted
08-15-2009, 05:26 PM
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brake calipers getting rusted
I have a little problem. My S2000 is a 2003 and still has the original brakes. It has 50,000 miles on it and yes still the same brakes. I am really good on that sort of thing. I dont slam on the brakes and dont speed up to redlights. Basically I drive with common sense. Anyway my brakes have these rusty places and it looks like crap. What can be done about this without buying new brakes? I havent asked honda about it yet.
08-15-2009, 05:28 PM
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Are you refering to the brake pads, the rotors or the calipers?
08-15-2009, 05:38 PM
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Brake pads are like ~$50 for a whole set (NAPA) and take literally 15 minutes to swap out per wheel. It's not worth eeking out every last bit of life with them.
Maybe you're talking about rotor rust? Or caliper rust?
You can paint them with hi-temp paint. The Honda dealership isn't going to do anything for you.
Maybe you're talking about rotor rust? Or caliper rust?
You can paint them with hi-temp paint. The Honda dealership isn't going to do anything for you.
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08-16-2009, 09:58 AM
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brake calipers, my opinion leave them alone, unless aesthetically you want to make them look better, then color them or if the pistons freeze up, then absolutely have that fixed/replaced right away, brake rotors show oxidation after a wash or rain(no biggy, unless you frequently leave ur car parked under a foot of water). S2K's are generally well cared for vehicles, so all you should worry about are pads and fluids.
08-16-2009, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by GT_NFR,Aug 16 2009, 11:32 AM
My calipers always have some rust on them after it rains. They come off immediately after some driving though.
08-16-2009, 01:03 PM
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I'd imagine so.
On some of the replacement rotors, the non-contact parts can rust quickly. Some people do a quick paint spray of the rotors. The paint wears off the face of the rotors within the first two stops and the rest of the rotor remains "protected."
I've never bothered, though.
EDIT: recommend painting before installation of rotors.
On some of the replacement rotors, the non-contact parts can rust quickly. Some people do a quick paint spray of the rotors. The paint wears off the face of the rotors within the first two stops and the rest of the rotor remains "protected."
I've never bothered, though.
EDIT: recommend painting before installation of rotors.