Rusty brake caliper.
Alright. So i've been keeping an eye on my calipers since they started developing some rust and noticed that the rust is growing everyday. Should I worry?
Is this something that can be fixed under warranty? |
Your caliper or your rotor? It's a bit unusual for rust on a caliper to grow rapidly, I think. However, I don't think you'd ever get a dealer to do anything about it, as it won't affect the performance/function of the caliper at all, and the oxidation of a piece of metal exposed to the elements is normal, in general.
That being said, grab a bottle of G2 brake caliper paint, take your wheels off one sunny day, give them a good scrub/clean with a degreaser and/or some brake cleaner and paint those bad boys! |
Originally Posted by sonicblue6
Your caliper or your rotor? It's a bit unusual for rust on a caliper to grow rapidly, I think. However, I don't think you'd ever get a dealer to do anything about it, as it won't affect the performance/function of the caliper at all, and the oxidation of a piece of metal exposed to the elements is normal, in general.
That being said, grab a bottle of G2 brake caliper paint, take your wheels off one sunny day, give them a good scrub/clean with a degreaser and/or some brake cleaner and paint those bad boys! It just seems odd that these calipers would rust so fast. I have 31k miles on the car and have had the car for 1 year and 3 months now. I was my car pretty often too. It just doesn't seem right. Just makes the car look cheap....sigh. Anyone have this happening on their calipers? |
I still think you mean rotors not calipers, but any way yes, use wire brush and brake cleaner.
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Actually, all four of my calipers are rusty. The rotors have some too, but not as bad as the calipers. Is it agreed that a wire brush and some paint is in order? How do I paint them without removal? Brush paint them very carefully?
I may just get some aftermarket brakes anyways. I'm at nearly 23k, and have some squeaking anyways. |
Actually my left front caliper has some rust too - I was wondering if anyone else had that happen to theirs. I guess so...
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Originally Posted by Razz1
(Post 1607262)
I still think you mean rotors not calipers, but any way yes, use wire brush and brake cleaner.
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You can just get a small can of rustolum from homedepot and repaint them :)
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Originally Posted by deamicls
(Post 2424642)
I'm pretty sure it's the calipers that I'm talking about.
a year and a half and your are not sure what you are talking about? beers :beer: |
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