I was wondering how bad everyone's rotors and calipers rust. Do they rust that easy? Noticed that there is an outside ring on the outer edge of the rotor that is rusted. Looks like the pad does not make very good contact there. Seems like this part is prone to rust and happened on my last rotors. It only happens on the front rotors too. Just got my rotors, pads, and calipers replaced, and don't want this to happen again. Is there anyway to stop this rust from building up?

 

some honda kids clear coat their rotors.

or you can get zinc coated rotors.

rust on rotors is totally normal.

 

Its normal. Some brake pads contact the rotor all the way to the edge and others dont reach all the way out there. Its just surface rust and I wouldnt worry about it destroying your rotors. It will take many years for the rust to actually damage the rotors.

 

There will be rust on the rotor where the pad doesnt contact the rotor. THis is normal but its only surface rust. Once you apply the brakes the rust should disappear.

 

it's normal, don't worry about it.

 

^^^^

 

I realize that rust is probably normal, but is there anyway I can get rid of it? Anything I can spray on to break it up? Just looks really bad. My last rotors got so rusted they got pitted. And had them on for less than a year.

 

Dont spray anything on your rotors, if you want to get rid of the rust get some rotors that are plated with a nonrusign material, I think powerslot rotors have this featrue, I dont see any rust on the rim of my rotors.

 

 

wont a few hard braking runs at 60 clear the rust?

it is normal though ... my stock ones are showing some rust, u can always machine them

 

Dude, it is bare metal.....what do you expect?

If you don't like it...move to a drier climate

 

Exactly!

Here's a simple little proof for you all. Look at your rotors one day. Now don't drive for two or three days. Look at the rotors now, they'll be rusted. Metal rusts, it's science, don't worry.

 

Dude, if you want to worry about this....look inside the rotor....if you have vented rotors....that is a rust fest in there.

 

IMO getting them machined or "turned down" as some would say is ONLY needed if they are slightly warped. turning them down is just a good way to replace the rotors fast and for companys to make more money.

 

Powerslot and others do sell a zinc oxide(?) coated rotor, but the extra money you pay is a waste, because as soon as you apply the brakes, this coating will be removed where the pads meet the rotor. If you just want to keep the rest of the rotor rust free (edges, and hub) you could just try applying some brake caliper paint, much cheaper. Like others have said, its not a big deal, don't sweat the small stuff.

 

yeah thats exactly what I was about to say. I think I'm going to paint my hubs red to match my calipers. I bought these cross drilled and slotted rotors cause they always look really pretty, lol, however what the pictures never show is how badly rusty they get. That paint is cheap and like the others have said once you step on the break once or twice the rust will come off where the brake pads are.

 

Rust on my rotors?

Anyone besides me have ultra glazed rotors?

 

just get some 1600 degree engine paint and paitn the entire rotor black. then the first time you hit the brakes you will get rid of all the paint that is on the brake path of your brake pad and the rest of the rotor will be protected from rusting. I did it a year ago with some brembos I got and mine are rust free.

 

please let me know when your doing this so I can be sure to not be the unlucky guy right in front of you.

This is real bad advise - painting brake surface WOW!

 

The paint burns off in seconds. Its does not stay on the rotor face that has any contact with the brake pad. I experienced no ill brake effects from doing this.

 

I must admit, it sounds like a horrible idea, but I know someone who did the same thing...and he lived through it.

 

meh, just go and brake a couple of times (don't be a moron and tailgate tho), you should see them 2 days after a coastal rain.......rusted to hell......