Rust on brake rotors?
 

My car has been sitting outside for a while and I cannot move it because of weather conditions.

Anyone have any idea on how to prevent rust from building on on the brake rotors? Maybe a product out there that I can spray on the rotors to help protect it from water so rust doesn't build up?

Thanks

As soon as you hit the brakes the rust will come right off. Nothing to worry about

There is no fix that is worth trying. Besides, it is not hurting anything and the first time you apply the brakes (when the vehicle is moving that is), it will be gone.

Wd40

Will that damage the pads?

WD40 (or anything) on rotors is not a good idea.

wd-40. of course, this will make your first couple stops fun

rust on rotors? car is totaled, call your insurance company.

:wtf2: (From a Chicagoan)

Well, My car will not be moving anytime soon. This is why I was asking.

It will be sitting around for at least another two months. I figured prolonged rust build up would have some sort of problem. I guess not?

There was a vendor that had a product for sale that you would spray on your rotors that prevented them from rusting. It was a couple months back don’t recall the product or vendor but it does exist. The purpose behind it was at a car shows you could detail your car and apply this product so it wouldn’t rust and have your rotors orange at the show.

Honestly, do not worry about this.

Normal.

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my car has no rust on the rotors? :confused: :p

keep the car inside the garage, control humidity if you can. rust on rotors is normal though.

Before I bought my house I had to keep my z outside for its first winter and I had only had a car cover over it with no major rusting other than the usual surface rust, so you could always try that.

OP, Nothing to worry about. I live in Hawaii and the humidity here is generally higher than the continental 48 and my rotors have rust on them the day after I wash the car or if driven in the rain. Always goes away after the next drive.

I hate when the rotors turn orange after a wash...but goes away quick

Just powder coat the rotors and match them to the calipers. You'd have one slick set of brakes.

Edit: Please don't powder coat your rotors.

Or the cat.

You are clueless!!! Plasti-dip the rotors!!!

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Cat should be carbon fiber wrapped.

CAUTION!! do not use WD-40 or any other lube on your brakes! Hopefully you knew that was a joke!

Got 2 ways to prevent rust on brake rotors,1]cover the car,2]park indoor,but do not put oil or WD-40..risk your & others life.

Or change to ceramics brakes.

Fixed

Lightning McQueen recommends "Rust-eze" Rotor Ointment :)

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Park car, jack up and place on jack stands, remove wheels and brake calipers, remove rotors, bring inside house, and place inside custom built cedar lined walk-in humidor. Keeps rotors from rusting, and they smell fresh.
Remember to get up 3 hours early for work and reverse the process.... Drive on.

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Off topic (again) but... I really want to build a walk in humidor. Nice cherry wood shelving with cedar walls and cedar plates on the cherry wood. All my cigars lined up in their boxes... Just waiting for me to wake up, walk in, and choose which I will start my day with...


Dear God.... I just came.

My 370 is sitting, covered in my garage, while I travel this week. Should I call my wife an ask her to lube up my rotors with some Crisco so they do not rust in my absence?

Next time you park it try using this stuff.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Hydes...per_p_947.html

Just so long as your wife isn't lubing anyone else's rotors while you're on travel.

We have security cameras. :icon17: