Brake Caliper corrosion

Christothep · 11-21-2013, 11:46 PM

Just bought a 2010 370 a few days ago. Found out the car came from Ohio where it snows...looked at the brake calipers to find a bit of corrosion.....Should I be worried? Im having a buddy sand them down and paint them...

Wonka2581 · 11-21-2013, 11:55 PM

I probly would do a rebuild kit on them, wait are they Akebonos?? if so I would look up mike here on the forum he does powder coating you can change the color and he does reuilds on them after he powder coats them.

Wonka2581 · 11-21-2013, 11:56 PM

nogoodname · 11-22-2013, 12:12 AM

It's probably the paper clip calipers, I would clean and grease the pins. Clean the spots where the pads and shims go. They will work much better.

paperboy42190 · 11-22-2013, 05:31 AM

functionality wise it'll be fine. I've seen whole calipers that are rusted and still work haha

Christothep · 11-22-2013, 08:09 AM

There you have it ;(

gurneyeagle · 11-22-2013, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christothep

There you have it ;(

Nothing to be worried about; it's just not pretty.

Time to start saving up for a brake upgrade.

Chuck33079 · 11-22-2013, 08:54 AM

If it really bothers you, an afternoon spent with a wire wheel and a can of high-temp spray paint will take care of that.

SouthArk370Z · 11-22-2013, 09:35 AM

It's butt-ugly but shouldn't affect performance significantly on a DD. I'd take apart, clean, and re-assemble all four corners to make sure none of the corrosion has gotten to the pistons/pads.

Christothep · 11-22-2013, 11:29 AM

Thanks guys. I'm taking it in Tuesday to have a buddy clean em and paint them. Car is red. What color you think would be best? I was thinking black. I'm open to suggestions.

11-21-2013, 11:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Christothep Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 30 Drives: 2016 370 NISMO Rep Power: 12	Brake Caliper corrosion Just bought a 2010 370 a few days ago. Found out the car came from Ohio where it snows...looked at the brake calipers to find a bit of corrosion.....Should I be worried? Im having a buddy sand them down and paint them...

11-21-2013, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I probly would do a rebuild kit on them, wait are they Akebonos?? if so I would look up mike here on the forum he does powder coating you can change the color and he does reuilds on them after he powder coats them. gurneyeagle likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

11-21-2013, 11:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	__________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

11-22-2013, 08:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If it really bothers you, an afternoon spent with a wire wheel and a can of high-temp spray paint will take care of that. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-22-2013, 09:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	It's butt-ugly but shouldn't affect performance significantly on a DD. I'd take apart, clean, and re-assemble all four corners to make sure none of the corrosion has gotten to the pistons/pads. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

11-22-2013, 12:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	It's probably the paper clip calipers, I would clean and grease the pins. Clean the spots where the pads and shims go. They will work much better.

11-22-2013, 05:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
paperboy42190 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 193 Drives: 2007 Acura TL Type-S Rep Power: 14	functionality wise it'll be fine. I've seen whole calipers that are rusted and still work haha

11-22-2013, 11:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Christothep Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 30 Drives: 2016 370 NISMO Rep Power: 12	Thanks guys. I'm taking it in Tuesday to have a buddy clean em and paint them. Car is red. What color you think would be best? I was thinking black. I'm open to suggestions.

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