rusty brake discs?
10-21-2003, 08:58 AM
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rusty brake discs?
What's up with that?? The slightest amount of water will make my discs rust up.
A: is that normal?
B: can I treat the discs with something to protect them??
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A: is that normal?
B: can I treat the discs with something to protect them??
thx!
10-21-2003, 09:06 AM
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So you're saying that it's not going to screw anything up in the long run??? I am a mechanical idiot, so forgive my ignorant questions!!
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10-21-2003, 09:08 AM
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The rust comes off as soon as you use your brakes again... its just a powdery substance on the surface.
They rust because they're iron! You can't coat them because the friction will wear away the coating.
Ricks2k.com is working on/has stainless steel rotors coming out for our car... apparently they work rather well.
They rust because they're iron! You can't coat them because the friction will wear away the coating.
Ricks2k.com is working on/has stainless steel rotors coming out for our car... apparently they work rather well.
10-21-2003, 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by jeffbrig
What I really hate are the spots where the rusty drips from the discs dry on the inside of the wheel.
What I really hate are the spots where the rusty drips from the discs dry on the inside of the wheel.
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10-23-2003, 08:48 AM
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Yeah, the gunk comes off pretty easy if I can get my hand to it - comes right off. I need to invest in some sort of brush to get back where I can't reach....
10-23-2003, 10:45 AM
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The only way to prevent rust is to get a rotor that is made out of something that doesn't! For us w/ OEM rotors, a little G2 paint on the inside and some RejeX on the wheel works really well.
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