Brake rust! WTF

RyanWest · 12-12-2012, 01:18 PM

just recently i started getting really bad brake rust. Its making the inside of my rims look horrible. It seems to be dripping from inbetween the rotor and brake dust shield.

Any suggestions?

djtodd · 12-12-2012, 02:11 PM

Change pads recently? Ever cleaned the inside of the dust shields?

Sorry, not much help

Cmike2780 · 12-12-2012, 02:22 PM

Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner and light agitation with take care of it. Kind of pricey, but its awesome stuff. Some pads kick more dust than others, so I would try changing pads if it gets really bad.

Pelican170 · 12-12-2012, 02:24 PM

just make sure you spray them clean really well and use a soft wheel brush to get off rims. Should be all you need to do...

kenchan · 12-12-2012, 03:46 PM

if your car is constantly getting wet or in drizzly/foggy conditions, the rotor's metal will rust. that's normal.

i suggest you use a nice spray sealant on your wheels after each wash.

fuct · 12-12-2012, 03:47 PM

brake dust or rust? is the salty Fl. weather that bad on the metal? yikes!

sounds like you just need to clean your rims more often.

SouthArk370Z · 12-12-2012, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanWest

just recently i started getting really bad brake rust. Its making the inside of my rims look horrible. It seems to be dripping from inbetween the rotor and brake dust shield.

Any suggestions?

I'm with djtodd - check the dust shield first. The others have good theories - naturally dusty pads, saltwater environment, &c

kenchan · 12-12-2012, 04:10 PM

rotor rust and brake dust are two completely different things.

you can have low dust pads yet have high rust deposit on wheels.

anyway, GL!

RyanWest · 12-12-2012, 07:14 PM

I think its the dust shield. im gonna pull of the rims tomorrow and rotors. I got some rust remover for autozone.

kns brakes · 12-14-2012, 10:51 AM

With some rotors the hats are not painted which will cause them to rust in wet and salty conditions. You can go ahead and use the rust remover, but in the future when getting your rotors be sure to pick up a set with painted hats such as DBA or Centrics.

-Nick

12-12-2012, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	Brake rust! WTF just recently i started getting really bad brake rust. Its making the inside of my rims look horrible. It seems to be dripping from inbetween the rotor and brake dust shield. Any suggestions?

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djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	Change pads recently? Ever cleaned the inside of the dust shields? Sorry, not much help SouthArk370Z likes this.

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner and light agitation with take care of it. Kind of pricey, but its awesome stuff. Some pads kick more dust than others, so I would try changing pads if it gets really bad. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	just make sure you spray them clean really well and use a soft wheel brush to get off rims. Should be all you need to do... __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

12-12-2012, 03:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if your car is constantly getting wet or in drizzly/foggy conditions, the rotor's metal will rust. that's normal. i suggest you use a nice spray sealant on your wheels after each wash. DEpointfive0 likes this.

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	brake dust or rust? is the salty Fl. weather that bad on the metal? yikes! sounds like you just need to clean your rims more often.

12-12-2012, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	rotor rust and brake dust are two completely different things. you can have low dust pads yet have high rust deposit on wheels. anyway, GL!

12-12-2012, 07:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	I think its the dust shield. im gonna pull of the rims tomorrow and rotors. I got some rust remover for autozone.

12-14-2012, 10:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
kns brakes Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Raleigh Posts: 11 Drives: Empty Rep Power: 13	With some rotors the hats are not painted which will cause them to rust in wet and salty conditions. You can go ahead and use the rust remover, but in the future when getting your rotors be sure to pick up a set with painted hats such as DBA or Centrics. -Nick RyanWest likes this.

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