Rust on brake rotors
09-04-01, 04:32 PM
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Has anyone experienced rust on the brake rotors? I have 3k miles on mine, but all four rotors already show bright orange rust.
I asked the dealer and he said that it was due to some chemical the car wash used to clean my wheels.
What the heck? That's ridiculous for wheel cleaner to strip my brake's finish after only a couple of months.
Anyone have the same problem, or have recommendations?
I asked the dealer and he said that it was due to some chemical the car wash used to clean my wheels.
What the heck? That's ridiculous for wheel cleaner to strip my brake's finish after only a couple of months.
Anyone have the same problem, or have recommendations?
09-04-01, 05:51 PM
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That is normal on brake rotors. It doesn't take long to see a little bit of rust on the rotors after they have been sitting from being wet. Just as long as they are not COVERED in rust:eek:
09-04-01, 06:26 PM
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If you are talking about the rotor itself, rust is normal. The wheel cleaner did not strip the finish. The rotor is made of high-carbon steel and will tend to rust when it is exposed to water or even a very humid day. The rust should be rubbed off by the brake pads after driving and stopping a few times after a few miles. Nothing to worry about. 
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LexRx is right. If you are talking about the rotor itself, rust is normal.
The wheel cleaner did not strip the finish. The rotor is made of high-carbon steel and will tend to rust when it is exposed to water or even a very humid day. The rust should be rubbed off by the brake pads after driving and stopping a few times after a few miles. Nothing to worry about.
I've even returned to my car after it sat in an airport lot for a few weeks and my rotors were totally red. By the time I got home they were polished silver again...of course my rims were covered with rust dust
The wheel cleaner did not strip the finish. The rotor is made of high-carbon steel and will tend to rust when it is exposed to water or even a very humid day. The rust should be rubbed off by the brake pads after driving and stopping a few times after a few miles. Nothing to worry about.
I've even returned to my car after it sat in an airport lot for a few weeks and my rotors were totally red. By the time I got home they were polished silver again...of course my rims were covered with rust dust
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09-05-01, 09:24 AM
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Thanks guys. Actually, I am talking about the hub part. The actual disc surface is fine from all the driving, but the hub and other parts which don't have direct contact are all rusted. Pretty ugly considering how big easy it is to see the brakes with the 17" wheels.
Should I use some WD40 or something to clean off the rust? Can I restore the finish somehow? It's so ugly. Even older cars don't show rust this bad.
Should I use some WD40 or something to clean off the rust? Can I restore the finish somehow? It's so ugly. Even older cars don't show rust this bad.
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