My rotors rust???
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My rotors rust???
Every time I wash my car or the rotors get wet they film over with rust... I hate it...do I just need to get new rotors or is there some way to avoid this?
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
Every time I wash my car or the rotors get wet they film over with rust... I hate it...do I just need to get new rotors or is there some way to avoid this?
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
Every time I wash my car or the rotors get wet they film over with rust... I hate it...do I just need to get new rotors or is there some way to avoid this?
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All brake rotors do that... it's normal. The rust will come off when you drive it and use the brakes...
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From: Mustang OK
Originally Posted by drcoffee
I get that same rust immediately after washing. Before putting her away I drive to the end of the block and by the time I get home they are clean again.
Because of the iron content, the factory rotors do rust. But, driving short distances and periodically applying the brakes will remove this.
Last edited by GrayC5; Oct 31, 2004 at 10:01 PM.
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Will aftermarket rotors (drilled/slotted) get rid of the problem, or is this a problem with all rotors???
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Originally Posted by Dope
Maybe try taking the brake pads off, and then painting the rotor your favorite color. That'll keep em from rusting.
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Stop washing your car... ! in five years I haven't washed my car five times..
My rotors are four years old and have 40,000 miles on them , this picture is about a month old..
My rotors are four years old and have 40,000 miles on them , this picture is about a month old..
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
Stop washing your car... ! in five years I haven't washed my car five times..
My rotors are four years old and have 40,000 miles on them , this picture is about a month old..
My rotors are four years old and have 40,000 miles on them , this picture is about a month old..
Hey ET, when you gona take those BSM's off?
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From: Drivin' and Divin' in Seattle
Originally Posted by Shylor
Painting the rotor surface will only cause problems with your brake pads. Besides the paint would come off the first time you used the brakes.
Okay, who's jk here and who's serious?
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Even the plated rotors just get the plating worn away so the swept area will always rust. If it's any consolation, the more they rust, the better the rotors tend to be - Brembos really rust. Like they say above, just drive it and it goes.
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All factory rotors will do this - you just need to take it for a short drive. The rust will come off when you apply the brakes and once the rotors dry. Not a whole lot you can do to prevent it.