Got a problem (need a solution)

Wonka2581 · 06-23-2013, 12:53 AM

Hey guys,

I have the Z1 Akebono brake upgrade kit on my base, I love the kit but I am having one problem with it. The rotors are oxidising below where the pads hit the rotor, Can you all give my a solution to this problem?

Wonka2581 · 06-23-2013, 12:54 AM

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sparky · 06-23-2013, 01:07 AM

That's a small ring but if it bothers you maybe mask off rotor and hit it with black high temp paint?

Wonka2581 · 06-23-2013, 01:16 AM

My OCD about the car has hit the roof LMFAO, Ya its bothering me. Do you know if they make a Hi-temp clear? but if I use a clear do you think it will yellow?

sparky · 06-23-2013, 01:37 AM

Apparently they do but you may have to hunt it down online, don't know if the local store will have a huge selection. I know most around here will just have the usual red, blue, black etc.

Try this: http:// http://www.duplicolor.com/products/enginePaint/

Clear is at the bottom.

Wonka2581 · 06-23-2013, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky

Apparently they do but you may have to hunt it down online, don't know if the local store will have a huge selection. I know most around here will just have the usual red, blue, black etc.

Try this: http:// http://www.duplicolor.com/products/enginePaint/

Clear is at the bottom.

Thanks, but if I go clear do you think it will yellow over time?

SATX_NISMO · 06-27-2013, 08:45 PM

Just use a high temp gloss or semi gloss black paint. You really dont need to clear coat them. Looks like you keep your Z pretty clean and avoid brake dust build up. Thats what I did on my rotors. I just cleaned off the rust with some fine steel wool and cleaned up with some brake cleaner.

Alstann · 06-28-2013, 01:19 PM

I doubt any clearcoat could withstand that rotor temp that well, tbh. Especially since that ring is directly on the braking surface.

Rusty · 06-28-2013, 01:22 PM

Think the first time your brakes get HOT. Any paint that's in that area will get cooked off. My 2 cents.

JARblue · 06-28-2013, 01:33 PM

I just recently installed ECB USR rotors. They come painted black, but the pad rubs the black off most of the rotor during the bedding process. I purchased some Rustoleum 2000F High Temp spray paint for the slots based on the recommendation of another forum member who purchased the 1000F temp stuff, but I didn't have time to paint the slots before the install.

Wonka2581 · 06-28-2013, 01:57 PM

I'm thinking of getting the high temp paint. Cleaning off the rust and painting the area we will see how it goes, thanks for all your input guys!

06-23-2013, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Got a problem (need a solution) Hey guys, I have the Z1 Akebono brake upgrade kit on my base, I love the kit but I am having one problem with it. The rotors are oxidising below where the pads hit the rotor, Can you all give my a solution to this problem? __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

06-23-2013, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1371966838.912863.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1371966853.249215.jpg __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

06-23-2013, 01:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	That's a small ring but if it bothers you maybe mask off rotor and hit it with black high temp paint? Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

06-23-2013, 01:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	My OCD about the car has hit the roof LMFAO, Ya its bothering me. Do you know if they make a Hi-temp clear? but if I use a clear do you think it will yellow? __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

06-23-2013, 01:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	Apparently they do but you may have to hunt it down online, don't know if the local store will have a huge selection. I know most around here will just have the usual red, blue, black etc. Try this: http:// http://www.duplicolor.com/products/enginePaint/ Clear is at the bottom. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

06-27-2013, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
SATX_NISMO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 262 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Just use a high temp gloss or semi gloss black paint. You really dont need to clear coat them. Looks like you keep your Z pretty clean and avoid brake dust build up. Thats what I did on my rotors. I just cleaned off the rust with some fine steel wool and cleaned up with some brake cleaner.

06-28-2013, 01:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	I doubt any clearcoat could withstand that rotor temp that well, tbh. Especially since that ring is directly on the braking surface. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

06-28-2013, 01:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,386 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Think the first time your brakes get HOT. Any paint that's in that area will get cooked off. My 2 cents. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-28-2013, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I just recently installed ECB USR rotors. They come painted black, but the pad rubs the black off most of the rotor during the bedding process. I purchased some Rustoleum 2000F High Temp spray paint for the slots based on the recommendation of another forum member who purchased the 1000F temp stuff, but I didn't have time to paint the slots before the install. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-28-2013, 01:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I'm thinking of getting the high temp paint. Cleaning off the rust and painting the area we will see how it goes, thanks for all your input guys! __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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