Rust on the Breaks

MustangJon255 · March 12th, 2008, 01:49 PM

I live in Houston Texas, and we all know that moist air ins't good.

Here's my problem... Every time in rains, I get a light layer of rust on the rotors. Under breaking the rust goes away, but the rust on the part of rotor that doesn't contact the brake pad doesn't clean itself and looks really bad.

Anyone else had this problem or have a solution? I don't feel like wire-brushing the rotors anymore lol

stanglifemike · March 12th, 2008, 02:01 PM

Its just surface rust, its not a big deal. If the looks of it bothers you, then you can buy zinc plated rotors. Or you can sand and paint, where the pad doesnt touch, the rotors that you have now.

1FastFox · March 12th, 2008, 02:10 PM

Rust on your rotors is completely normal. As you drive your brakes will clean them off. There shouldnt be very much that the brakes dont rub off...

EfylSetaf · March 12th, 2008, 02:57 PM

Zinc plated rotors will eventually rust as your pads chuff through the zinc... but then they shouldn't rust where there's no wear either.

1FastFox - How much of the pads contact the rotors? Also, breaks is internet spelling for brakes. If this were in print or anywhere else for that matter then it would indeed be brakes. Sheesh, the nerve of some people.

07 procharger · March 12th, 2008, 03:13 PM

Did you all say BRAKES????

Remembermorrison · March 12th, 2008, 03:23 PM

I bet mine are worse!!! Lol. Mine are terrible living on the coast. I bought my car in Jacksonville, Flordia and just moved to Alabama.

ronkwill · March 13th, 2008, 01:43 PM

mine too. Its a part of living in the south

qwik48r · March 13th, 2008, 04:04 PM

same here.. its perfectly normal.

usafimj · March 13th, 2008, 04:05 PM

+1 what everyones sayin. I had the the same prob when it rained and didn't move the car for a few days. Rush on the rotors but came off when i applied the brakes

EfylSetaf · March 13th, 2008, 04:10 PM

Does anyone with rust on the rotors notice any scraping noise on the brakes for a short while? I get a little of that after a rainstorm but then it goes away.

Torr · March 13th, 2008, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by EfylSetaf

Does anyone with rust on the rotors notice any scraping noise on the brakes for a short while? I get a little of that after a rainstorm but then it goes away.

Yes, all cars do that with moisture in the air, at least domestics. Press the brakes lightly a few times going down the road takes care of it as you know, but dont mash it to the floor, it can cause warpage. Seen it happen with a few cars.

stanglifemike · March 13th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by ronkwill

mine too. Its a part of living in the south

Welcome!! Nice car too, GREAT color

2006greyGT · March 13th, 2008, 09:50 PM

you don't have to deal with road salt.... rusts in an hour while the snow is melting or the streets are slushy... I got zinc coated rotors and they only surface rust at the pad-rotor contact points, the rest of the rotor is rust free. I have no regrets with that purchase

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MustangJon255 Regular 2005 Mustang GT 12.67 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 282	Rust on the Breaks I live in Houston Texas, and we all know that moist air ins't good. Here's my problem... Every time in rains, I get a light layer of rust on the rotors. Under breaking the rust goes away, but the rust on the part of rotor that doesn't contact the brake pad doesn't clean itself and looks really bad. Anyone else had this problem or have a solution? I don't feel like wire-brushing the rotors anymore lol __________________ "Never before has a 12 second car looked so mean and intimidating. Bring it." Go to www.fquick.com/americanmuscle255 for all info as well as videos!

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1FastFox MMs Official Playboy 2006 Aston Martin DB9 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,106	Rust on your rotors is completely normal. As you drive your brakes will clean them off. There shouldnt be very much that the brakes dont rub off... __________________

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EfylSetaf Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Chuck, IL Posts: 987	Zinc plated rotors will eventually rust as your pads chuff through the zinc... but then they shouldn't rust where there's no wear either. 1FastFox - How much of the pads contact the rotors? Also, breaks is internet spelling for brakes. If this were in print or anywhere else for that matter then it would indeed be brakes. Sheesh, the nerve of some people. __________________ 2008 Alloy GT - A horse with no name. C&L Street CAI w/Brenspeed 93 tune CHE Performance: LCAs, severe duty adj. panhard bar, k-member brace, torque limiters, LCA relocation brackets. Waiting on install: CHE UCA.

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Remembermorrison Regular 07 Mustang GT-R SRT8 Z71 6.11@345.02 mph Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Auburn Univeristy Posts: 330	I bet mine are worse!!! Lol. Mine are terrible living on the coast. I bought my car in Jacksonville, Flordia and just moved to Alabama. __________________ Don't forget to check out moddedautos.com! Full Bolt Ons.

March 13th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#7
ronkwill Newbie 2005 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	mine too. Its a part of living in the south

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qwik48r Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Nothing special Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,465	same here.. its perfectly normal. __________________ I'm broke.

March 13th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#9
usafimj Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Ford Mustang GT 13.491 @ 106.19mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 2,573	+1 what everyones sayin. I had the the same prob when it rained and didn't move the car for a few days. Rush on the rotors but came off when i applied the brakes __________________ JLT, Hurst, 4.10s, Stage II NSR Cams, Kooks LT w/ H pipe, Stingers, Black FR500 rims, BMR (Lowering Springs, Adj Panhard Bar, LCA w/ brackets), Tokico shocks/struts Hurst Crew Member #13 Cammed Crew Military Crew E-5

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EfylSetaf Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Chuck, IL Posts: 987	Does anyone with rust on the rotors notice any scraping noise on the brakes for a short while? I get a little of that after a rainstorm but then it goes away. __________________ 2008 Alloy GT - A horse with no name. C&L Street CAI w/Brenspeed 93 tune CHE Performance: LCAs, severe duty adj. panhard bar, k-member brace, torque limiters, LCA relocation brackets. Waiting on install: CHE UCA.

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2006greyGT Enthusiast 2006 Satin Silver GT 12.039@114.64 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 789	you don't have to deal with road salt.... rusts in an hour while the snow is melting or the streets are slushy... I got zinc coated rotors and they only surface rust at the pad-rotor contact points, the rest of the rotor is rust free. I have no regrets with that purchase __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 100% forged bal and blu Stroked to 298 / Ported and polished heads Long tube/O/R H / stage 3 clutch 8 rib/65 lb injectors 20" Weld Racing Wheels meth injection CDC AGR Spoiler- clear coat bra D/S rotors / MGW Short Throw

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