Rotor Rust Prevention?
#1
Rotor Rust Prevention?
Sorry if this was asked before but....
How do brake companies prevent rust from forming on their rotors while it's in the warehouse? Is there a protection coating on the rotors that wear out when you applied the brakes the first time? The reason I'm asking is because I just got a set of rotors and I'm waiting for the pads to come in (eta is 7 days). I'm worried about rust forming on the rotors.
Any Suggestions?
Thanks.
How do brake companies prevent rust from forming on their rotors while it's in the warehouse? Is there a protection coating on the rotors that wear out when you applied the brakes the first time? The reason I'm asking is because I just got a set of rotors and I'm waiting for the pads to come in (eta is 7 days). I'm worried about rust forming on the rotors.
Any Suggestions?
Thanks.
#2
Originally Posted by friedbacon
Sorry if this was asked before but....
How do brake companies prevent rust from forming on their rotors while it's in the warehouse? Is there a protection coating on the rotors that wear out when you applied the brakes the first time? The reason I'm asking is because I just got a set of rotors and I'm waiting for the pads to come in (eta is 7 days). I'm worried about rust forming on the rotors.
Any Suggestions?
Thanks.
How do brake companies prevent rust from forming on their rotors while it's in the warehouse? Is there a protection coating on the rotors that wear out when you applied the brakes the first time? The reason I'm asking is because I just got a set of rotors and I'm waiting for the pads to come in (eta is 7 days). I'm worried about rust forming on the rotors.
Any Suggestions?
Thanks.
#3
I think they put oil (or some other coating) on them. They say you should spray them off with brake cleaner before installation because of this anyway.
If you're asking how you could keep rust off the parts that don't contact the pad then there are a few options. You could get rotors that are zinc plated like the ones in automax's GD, or you could paint them with high temp paint (don't paint the part the pad contacts of course).
If you're asking how you could keep rust off the parts that don't contact the pad then there are a few options. You could get rotors that are zinc plated like the ones in automax's GD, or you could paint them with high temp paint (don't paint the part the pad contacts of course).
#9
Originally Posted by Ni_Nos_Maxima
O yeah dont forget to get break cleaner to clean off the rotor before you install it, If you leave the stiky stuff on there your breaks will squeek a lot.
#11
I painted my stock ones with high temp paint. It looked awesome for about a month. Then the underlying rust came through. But the surface is still predominately paint. I'd imagine that if you started fresh it would totally rust free for a long time. BTW, I painted on the braking area and the only issue was nasty smell for the first 10 miles. The pad chews the paint away and it doesn't effect the pads performance afterward.
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