jack5hd

does zinc plating the rotors stop them from rusting?any performance loss?does it cause the rotors to run hot?what is the cost? i am really interested.thanks j.k.

Rj-lo

of course they can. Sand them or take them to get cleaned. thats actually my plan for this weekend too cause I am bugged like woah at my rusty rotors

pewter99

I take mine and get them done before installing....local guy does them $25 ea. but now I have a buddy who does PC at his shop so its even better

ZR1Cat

When I see these posts about rust, I feel very fortunate that the design and materials used in my OEM rotors and brake system reduces the risk for such rust and for the need for aftermarket solutions. Well, at least so far, so good, and I don't drive it in the winter months which really helps.

OK, I admit that I was also looking for the opportunity to post the uber-cool looking brake and wheel combo on my 2012 (from GM literature photo).

IDSkier

Brushed off loose rust, then brushed on black hi-temp POR. 2years later they still look great.

HOXXOH

If you consider rust as the brown colored corrosion on iron, then it won't exist underneath a properly zinc plated surface.

If you could measure a performance difference, it would most likely be a positive for plated rotors vs rusted iron. Oxidized iron won't transfer heat as easily as zinc. The zinc plating will wear off the rotors in the swept area in the first several stops. I suggest using old pads initially to avoid any contamination.

I get mine done for $6.60 per rotor in batches of 10+ to exceed the minimum charge. Find friends to get the quantity beyond the plater's minimum.

Currently well past 50K miles on my C6 plated rotors. See pics of plating here. http://hoxxoh.com/prod/drilled-rotors/