Couple Issues I Need Help With.

Minsu · 11-27-2013, 12:04 PM

First things First.

The huge metal circle where the brakes hug is starting to show signs of rust? Im talking about if you look just into the wheel you see your caliper and the big metal circle the caliper is hugging. Is this normal? How do I get rid of it, should i get rid of it.

Also im scraping although im not scraping? I know weird, when im rolling into first gear it feels metal is scraping on metal or metal onto blacktop. Does anyone know whats wrong with that? I remember another member had this issue.

Lastly My damn "auto" for my headlights are still messed up. Wont go DRL's then into Headlights on auto mode just stays in headlight mode.

Any help would be nice.

zeeder · 11-27-2013, 12:16 PM

The metal on metal is probably your brake pad wear notification that it's time to replace them. The rotors (metal discs the calipers clamp on) will rust slightly in the middle and I don't think it's a huge deal unless it's a lot of rust. Typically, the rust doesn't build up where the pads make contact though.

Minsu · 11-27-2013, 12:19 PM

Hmm i know what it sounds like when you dont have pads anymore but its not that sound. It more like a metal piece is scraping on the floor but there is no metal piece thats visibily hitting the floor or anywhere close to it matter a fact.

falconfixer · 11-27-2013, 12:38 PM

Is it raining/snowing out or did you just wach the car? Been sitting awhile? The rotors will shows signs of surface rust at the slightest hint of moisture. It'll wear off the first time you hit the brakes or find and empty parking lot, give it hell and test out the ABS sytem.

The scraping might be a rock or some debris in the dust shield on the back side of the rotors. I live down a gravel road so I get this alot. I usually fix it by the above method.

DRLs I can't think of anything since I have an '11. Hit them with a hammer?

Minsu · 11-27-2013, 12:39 PM

Lol yea you were right on that falcon i was like imma go take a picture to show these untrusting twats what it really looks like....but they were as good as new....heh.

And hmmmm yea there is a lot of gravel around me as well. Usually once im driving it goes away....

Thanks you really put my heart at peace....babe...

Elan · 11-27-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Minsu

Lol yea you were right on that falcon i was like imma go take a picture to show these untrusting twats what it really looks like....but they were as good as new....heh.

And hmmmm yea there is a lot of gravel around me as well. Usually once im driving it goes away....

Thanks you really put my heart at peace....babe...

Zbrah · 11-27-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minsu

Lol yea you were right on that falcon i was like imma go take a picture to show these untrusting twats what it really looks like....but they were as good as new....heh.

And hmmmm yea there is a lot of gravel around me as well. Usually once im driving it goes away....

Thanks you really put my heart at peace....babe...

DIGItonium · 11-27-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

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Originally Posted by Elan

TerribleONE · 11-27-2013, 06:25 PM

ShutokuZ · 11-27-2013, 06:46 PM

I use Calyx Manifold Dressing to get rid of any rust that builds up on the rotor hats. Here is the website: Home

It was made for cast iron manifold restoration (use it on my Evo), but I found it works great for the rotor hats also. It isn't paint, so it doesn't burn off with temp. It is also a rust prohibitor.

kenchan · 11-27-2013, 08:22 PM

I thought this was another girl (relation) question thread.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 11-27-2013, 09:41 PM

Dude, ur typing high again. Tell u wut, if u would like to compare vehicles side by side and see, come by me and ill let u drive myne.

Minsu · 11-28-2013, 12:48 AM

xD Where in ny are you...im craving halal right now...

Minsu · 11-28-2013, 12:49 AM

Lol you have no idea what happened last saturday. Ex girlfriend at my house, new girlfriend walks in without a text/call/doesnt even ring the doorbell. All hell broke loose.

axmea? · 11-28-2013, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minsu

First things First.

The huge metal circle where the brakes hug is starting to show signs of rust? Im talking about if you look just into the wheel you see your caliper and the big metal circle the caliper is hugging. Is this normal? How do I get rid of it, should i get rid of it.

Also im scraping although im not scraping? I know weird, when im rolling into first gear it feels metal is scraping on metal or metal onto blacktop. Does anyone know whats wrong with that? I remember another member had this issue.

Lastly My damn "auto" for my headlights are still messed up. Wont go DRL's then into Headlights on auto mode just stays in headlight mode.

Any help would be nice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minsu

Hmm i know what it sounds like when you dont have pads anymore but its not that sound. It more like a metal piece is scraping on the floor but there is no metal piece thats visibily hitting the floor or anywhere close to it matter a fact.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minsu

Lol yea you were right on that falcon i was like imma go take a picture to show these untrusting twats what it really looks like....but they were as good as new....heh.

And hmmmm yea there is a lot of gravel around me as well. Usually once im driving it goes away....

Thanks you really put my heart at peace....babe...

Minsu - Comparing your first and last post, it's like a totally different person. Just saying.

To answer your question, use POR15. My barber restores classics and he recommended it to me once.

11-27-2013, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Couple Issues I Need Help With. First things First. The huge metal circle where the brakes hug is starting to show signs of rust? Im talking about if you look just into the wheel you see your caliper and the big metal circle the caliper is hugging. Is this normal? How do I get rid of it, should i get rid of it. Also im scraping although im not scraping? I know weird, when im rolling into first gear it feels metal is scraping on metal or metal onto blacktop. Does anyone know whats wrong with that? I remember another member had this issue. Lastly My damn "auto" for my headlights are still messed up. Wont go DRL's then into Headlights on auto mode just stays in headlight mode. Any help would be nice. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

11-27-2013, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 47 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3428	The metal on metal is probably your brake pad wear notification that it's time to replace them. The rotors (metal discs the calipers clamp on) will rust slightly in the middle and I don't think it's a huge deal unless it's a lot of rust. Typically, the rust doesn't build up where the pads make contact though. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

11-27-2013, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Hmm i know what it sounds like when you dont have pads anymore but its not that sound. It more like a metal piece is scraping on the floor but there is no metal piece thats visibily hitting the floor or anywhere close to it matter a fact. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

11-27-2013, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Is it raining/snowing out or did you just wach the car? Been sitting awhile? The rotors will shows signs of surface rust at the slightest hint of moisture. It'll wear off the first time you hit the brakes or find and empty parking lot, give it hell and test out the ABS sytem. The scraping might be a rock or some debris in the dust shield on the back side of the rotors. I live down a gravel road so I get this alot. I usually fix it by the above method. DRLs I can't think of anything since I have an '11. Hit them with a hammer? Elan likes this.

11-27-2013, 12:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Lol yea you were right on that falcon i was like imma go take a picture to show these untrusting twats what it really looks like....but they were as good as new....heh. And hmmmm yea there is a lot of gravel around me as well. Usually once im driving it goes away.... Thanks you really put my heart at peace....babe... __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

11-27-2013, 06:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Nissanboy likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

11-27-2013, 06:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I use Calyx Manifold Dressing to get rid of any rust that builds up on the rotor hats. Here is the website: Home It was made for cast iron manifold restoration (use it on my Evo), but I found it works great for the rotor hats also. It isn't paint, so it doesn't burn off with temp. It is also a rust prohibitor.

11-27-2013, 08:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I thought this was another girl (relation) question thread. Elan likes this.

11-27-2013, 09:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Dude, ur typing high again. Tell u wut, if u would like to compare vehicles side by side and see, come by me and ill let u drive myne. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

11-28-2013, 12:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	xD Where in ny are you...im craving halal right now... __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

11-28-2013, 12:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Lol you have no idea what happened last saturday. Ex girlfriend at my house, new girlfriend walks in without a text/call/doesnt even ring the doorbell. All hell broke loose. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

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