[Z06] Rusty rotors
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Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Millersville MD
Re: Rusty rotors (WWK888)
Yup, those puppies will discolor (rust) just bout every time they get wet in the rain or if you wash it, they rust will go away after a couple of breaking evolutions, just drive it after you wash it and they will shine
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Austin Texas
Re: Rusty rotors (WWK888)
Here's the problem: Stainless steel would make good rotors except that the coeficient of friction is not as good as the more brittle iron compounds. So if you actually want to stop, then you actually want rotors that rust. The light rust that comes with the [weekly wash/nightly dew] is gone after the first touch of the brakes (like even before you get out of the driveway).
There is simply no cosmetic reason to be so **** about rotors.
There is simply no cosmetic reason to be so **** about rotors.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Clermont FL
Re: Rusty rotors (MitchAlsup)
I have driven about 70 % of my afternoon commuts this summer in the rain. The rotors are nice and orangey every morning! Absoultely no effect on braking and it cut down on the brake squeal. Adds a nice orange glow to the brake dust on the wheels. HAHA.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: Gilbert Arid zona
Re: Rusty rotors (z06dailydriver)
I have driven about 70 % of my afternoon commuts this summer in the rain. The rotors are nice and orangey every morning! Absoultely no effect on braking and it cut down on the brake squeal. Adds a nice orange glow to the brake dust on the wheels. HAHA.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: The red and blue lights behind you
Re: Rusty rotors (WWK888)
Bill, thats the penance you pay for living in a such a salty environment. The rotors will do that almost everytime they get wet and sit. It will be more prevalent in your marine environment because of the increased sodium in the air from the ocean. :)
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