brake disks

leobold187 · 06-25-2009, 05:19 PM

why are my brake disks getting rusty as hell? there so noticible

RCZ · 06-25-2009, 07:59 PM

Brake harder

Mike · 06-25-2009, 08:28 PM

its raw iron

CBRich · 06-25-2009, 10:11 PM

Drive your car. Problem solved.

Josh@STILLEN · 06-25-2009, 10:16 PM

I think he's referring to the hubs.. if I'm correct, it's just because they aren't coated..

You could consider some aftermarket coated rotors, or you could pull them off and paint them yourself..

NOT LIKE THIS: You're Doing It Wrong: Painted Rotors Edition

WShade · 06-25-2009, 11:22 PM

Oh my!

Caravanshaka · 06-25-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

I think he's referring to the hubs.. if I'm correct, it's just because they aren't coated..

You could consider some aftermarket coated rotors, or you could pull them off and paint them yourself..

NOT LIKE THIS: You're Doing It Wrong: Painted Rotors Edition

not only did he paint the pad surface, but he has nearly solid wheels that you can't even see them behind anyway!! BRILLIANT!

Yes, if you do decide to paint your rotors. PLEASE do not paint any of the surface that comes in contact with the pad.

Mike · 06-26-2009, 10:08 AM

you can paint that surface, it will scrape off the first time you use the brakes, and leave a perfect transition to the unswept area. You don't want to heavily paint that area, but a little overspray is no problem.

Caravanshaka · 06-26-2009, 10:10 AM

ya, a little overspray can probably be wiped out by the pad...but I don't know if I would want paint particles embeded in the surfaces that are stopping my car from hitting a brick-wall.

Mike, have you powdercoated rotors at all? I'd be interested to see results of powdercoating everything but the pad contact surface.

Mike · 06-26-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

ya, a little overspray can probably be wiped out by the pad...but I don't know if I would want paint particles embeded in the surfaces that are stopping my car from hitting a brick-wall.

Mike, have you powdercoated rotors at all? I'd be interested to see results of powdercoating everything but the pad contact surface.

yes I have, but I don't think I have pictures. With powder, I never get it on the swept area, as I'm pretty sure the powder would gunk up the pads. I use ceramic coating on my own rotors, as that is something else that I do, although the nissan ones are still stock.

nogoodname · 06-26-2009, 11:30 PM

just paint the center hub part with those rust paint or something

Mike · 06-26-2009, 11:32 PM

oh, I do have a pic, but its of a removable hub.

nogoodname · 06-26-2009, 11:33 PM

forget this and just paint the center...lol

Josh@STILLEN · 06-26-2009, 11:36 PM

Nice choice of brake system..

With a full BBK.. you do have the option of separating the aluminum hat since it's a 2-piece rotor.. Calipers take a little more effort, but definitely doable.

Can't miss it!

Mike · 06-26-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Nice choice of brake system..

With a full BBK.. you do have the option of separating the aluminum hat since it's a 2-piece rotor.. Calipers take a little more effort, but definitely doable.

Can't miss it!

If you are referring to the green ones, they belong to a 350z owner that we both sponsor!

06-25-2009, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
leobold187 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tx Posts: 5 Drives: 626 Rep Power: 16	brake disks why are my brake disks getting rusty as hell? there so noticible

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	its raw iron __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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06-26-2009, 10:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	you can paint that surface, it will scrape off the first time you use the brakes, and leave a perfect transition to the unswept area. You don't want to heavily paint that area, but a little overspray is no problem. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

06-26-2009, 11:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	oh, I do have a pic, but its of a removable hub. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

06-25-2009, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Brake harder

06-25-2009, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Drive your car. Problem solved.

06-25-2009, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	I think he's referring to the hubs.. if I'm correct, it's just because they aren't coated.. You could consider some aftermarket coated rotors, or you could pull them off and paint them yourself.. NOT LIKE THIS: You're Doing It Wrong: Painted Rotors Edition

06-26-2009, 10:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	ya, a little overspray can probably be wiped out by the pad...but I don't know if I would want paint particles embeded in the surfaces that are stopping my car from hitting a brick-wall. Mike, have you powdercoated rotors at all? I'd be interested to see results of powdercoating everything but the pad contact surface.

06-26-2009, 11:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	just paint the center hub part with those rust paint or something

06-26-2009, 11:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	forget this and just paint the center...lol

06-26-2009, 11:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Nice choice of brake system.. With a full BBK.. you do have the option of separating the aluminum hat since it's a 2-piece rotor.. Calipers take a little more effort, but definitely doable. Can't miss it!

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