Rust on my new Brakes

[DReed86]

Yo whats up guys,

So I recently put on some new cross/drilled brakes, and they are getting really really rusty...

Im not sure what I should use to clean it... Im guessing some sort of Brake cleaner or something does anyone have any recommendations.... maybe something that would even help prevent future rust???

Thanks

[AZhitman]

The swept surface?

Nothing at all. Drive them after you wash the car and it'll stay gone longer. You can't put anything on the friction surface.

The rotor hat can be painted with high-heat paint to keep it clean-looking, though.

[Amays U G37S]

If you park the car inside does the rust still show as quickly? or as much.

I hate it. On all my cars the damn rust shows up as soon as it rains. Its annoying, and causes a small squeak.

How can you prevent something like that? Looks terrible. I know it really isn't bad tho.

[DReed86]

Its not so much the friction part..... as it is the part that makes contact with the wheel.... if you know what I know???

[AZhitman]

Yep. That's the hat. It can be sanded, cleaned and painted.

I'll bet they're not zinc-coated.

"Cheap" rotors also rust easier. No offense, but I bet you got some Chinese knockoffs.

[AppleBonker]

How old are those rotors? And how many miles do you have on them?

[DReed86]

"Cheap" rotors also rust easier. No offense, but I bet you got some Chinese knockoffs.

Oh they are definitely cheap... Im sure thats what it is

I just want a simple fix... Might be painting them when I paint my calipers

[AZhitman]

Good man.

...and, just in keeping with the Altima Coupe theme, might I also suggest:

[DReed86]

Im all for it as long as you hook me up with a discount :-) just like I got on the brakes !!!!

[Flores45]

a couple hard stops should do the trick

[Viper5000]

that what happens when you get a "deal" on eBay David... the rotor hats are not plated with anything

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

dude i have the damn stillen rotors and pads and they look HORRIBLE all spotted and rusty makes me so mad bc i go and spend extra on sport rotors and they still look like s*** and i dont mean just the hats i mean the rotors themselves

[Amays U G37S]

dude i have the damn stillen rotors and pads and they look HORRIBLE all spotted and rusty makes me so mad bc i go and spend extra on sport rotors and they still look like s*** and i dont mean just the hats i mean the rotors themselves

This is what I complain about. Spending good money on awesome rotors, and they rust.

Bs.

[DReed86]

dude i have the damn stillen rotors and pads and they look HORRIBLE all spotted and rusty makes me so mad bc i go and spend extra on sport rotors and they still look like s*** and i dont mean just the hats i mean the rotors themselves

This is my thing.... why would I spend $450 for rotors and pads when I could buy it for $215..... when its just going to look the same and perform the same...

[AZhitman]

The swept surface should stay clean if you drive the car...

Pull the rotors, clean the rust off with a wire wheel or wire brush, steel-wool the s*** out of them, clean them real well with brake cleaner, and paint them with some high-heat paint (make sure to mask off the swept surface).

[DAAN.]

dude i have the damn stillen rotors and pads and they look HORRIBLE all spotted and rusty makes me so mad bc i go and spend extra on sport rotors and they still look like s*** and i dont mean just the hats i mean the rotors themselves

lol they bought the ebay ones and sold them to you for more : )

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

The swept surface should stay clean if you drive the car...

Pull the rotors, clean the rust off with a wire wheel or wire brush, steel-wool the s*** out of them, clean them real well with brake cleaner, and paint them with some high-heat paint (make sure to mask off the swept surface).

Yea well it doesn't help when it rains a couple days in a row and your at school in the city and your baby has to just sit in front your house. Lol. I wish I had a garage it would be nice to wash my car and it actually stay good

[DReed86]

Yea well it doesn't help when it rains a couple days in a row and your at school in the city and your baby has to just sit in front your house. Lol. I wish I had a garage it would be nice to wash my car and it actually stay good

Agreed its rained the last couple days..... literally I washed my car took a shower and it started raining.... wtf!!!

[AppleBonker]

dude i have the damn stillen rotors and pads and they look HORRIBLE all spotted and rusty makes me so mad bc i go and spend extra on sport rotors and they still look like s*** and i dont mean just the hats i mean the rotors themselves

How long have you had them? I put those on my car a couple months ago (and now nearly 5k miles) and they still look like new.

[DReed86]

Phenom has had is on for a couple months... mine are a couple weeks

[IBCoupe]

Agreed its rained the last couple days..... literally I washed my car took a shower and it started raining.... wtf!!!

Sounds like you didn't really need to do either one.

[Unfkwthabl]

Where did u get rotors for 215..i want some..

[AZhitman]

$215 for all 4? Yeah, that's gotta be some knockoff junk.

I get drilled / slotted rotors WAY below wholesale, but there's no way you're getting all four for $215 unless they're just absolute junk.

Hell, my price for new rotors (non-drilled) for an Altima Coupe is $200 shipped.

[Hussain]

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

$215 for all 4? Yeah, that's gotta be some knockoff junk.

I get drilled / slotted rotors WAY below wholesale, but there's no way you're getting all four for $215 unless they're just absolute junk.

Hell, my price for new rotors (non-drilled) for an Altima Coupe is $200 shipped.

Damnnnnnnn ima have to hit you up when I need new brakes greg this broke azz college kid could deff use a $200 set instead of 418 dollar set hahahaha

Ill post pics wen I'm home on the train my babys just sittin home all lonely I miss driving her to school.

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

Phenom has had is on for a couple months... mine are a couple weeks

Come about mid jan I've had them a year

[AppleBonker]

Phenom has had is on for a couple months... mine are a couple weeks

Come about mid jan I've had them a year

Hmm, I guess I'll have to see how mine hold up. Though, I get to garage park at night, so that probably helps a bit during the winter.

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

Prob my s*** just sits it sucks I wish I had a garage then I could work on it in the winter when I do I leave the heat on and s*** its funny. Deff not easy to change your headlights in 30 deg weather those plastic things that hold the bumper just break it sucks.

[Blackmobile]

Where did u get rotors for 215..i want some..

could be from brakemotive, they're a sponsor for the other altima site. not quite $215 but it's close: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-A ... ccessories

[DReed86]

Where did u get rotors for 215..i want some..

could be from brakemotive, they're a sponsor for the other altima site. not quite $215 but it's close: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-A ... ccessories

Yeah thats pretty close Mine was on sale for $215 regular $240.... But my question is what makes it junk??? Its still the same style design???
Is it the pads that are junk or the rotors???

And what would make it higher quality?