Replacement brake Rotors (will it end rust?)
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Replacement brake Rotors (will it end rust?)
I thought about this a while back but this auction on ebay reminded me of it...
I keep complaing about the rust, blah blah blah, but to replace the whole brake system, rotors, calipers and all is VERY expensive...so what about replacement rotors since painted calipers ends that rust/corrosion (I paint myself)???
I mean how expensive are replacement rotors that wouldn't rust? and I mean ones that will perform the same as stock...or even stock rotors with a special coating
the items in this auction look cheap and never would I trust to put them on the 8 but this gives you an idea http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33564
what do you guys know about this...I have no expertise in this field
I keep complaing about the rust, blah blah blah, but to replace the whole brake system, rotors, calipers and all is VERY expensive...so what about replacement rotors since painted calipers ends that rust/corrosion (I paint myself)???
I mean how expensive are replacement rotors that wouldn't rust? and I mean ones that will perform the same as stock...or even stock rotors with a special coating
the items in this auction look cheap and never would I trust to put them on the 8 but this gives you an idea http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33564
what do you guys know about this...I have no expertise in this field
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Shifty Bastard.
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I constantly read about you guys in the States complaining about rusty rotors....are we talking about the face of the rotor that gets wiped clean every time you apply the brakes? And if so, why the angst? I know my rotors get rusty every time I wash the car, but so what!
Gomez.
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Originally Posted by Gomez
I constantly read about you guys in the States complaining about rusty rotors....are we talking about the face of the rotor that gets wiped clean every time you apply the brakes? And if so, why the angst? I know my rotors get rusty every time I wash the car, but so what!
Gomez.
Gomez.
However, although the paint (I used silver) did turn a bit goldish in color, it withstood the day quite well, and didn't fail. My good!
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Originally Posted by expo1
Why not clean and paint the parts of the rotor that rust? < $10.00
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Paintin will only work on certain parts of the brake system. Calipers and other exterior parts of the rotor do not reach the scorching temps the fins see. They always rust, even from the heat. but especialy if you live in a humid climate or by large bodies of water.
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