Rusty rotors
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,654
Likes: 5
From: Silver Spring MD
Because on most other cars the rotors aren't that big and visible... EVERY stock rotor (98%)will rust when exposed to water because they are cast iron. If you don't like the look, you can buy titanium or carbon fiber rotors for a few thousand bucks! For me, I'll just live with the fact that my car always goes away dry...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,049
Likes: 0
From: The second childhood is the best one of all.
Originally Posted by CUlookin
Because on most other cars the rotors aren't that big and visible... EVERY stock rotor (98%)will rust when exposed to water because they are cast iron. If you don't like the look, you can buy titanium or carbon fiber rotors for a few thousand bucks! For me, I'll just live with the fact that my car always goes away dry...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 5,477
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From: = From Toronto = 9/11/01 FDNY 343 Never Forget
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'13-'14
Originally Posted by rbarley
It's nothing to worry about. Happens every time I wash my car. By the time I back out of the driveway and apply the brakes, the rust is gone.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 58,504
Likes: 1,830
From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Originally Posted by sailohio
Without stealing the thread, are the zinc coated rotors worth the extra $40.00? Will they not show the rust as bad?
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