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LosXC451 · 04-22-2009, 05:34 PM

That comes off once you start driving and using the brakes

UsedTaHaveA68 · 04-22-2009, 09:47 PM

Of course I'm serious. Just like the rust, as soon as you apply the brakes it will scrape all the excess oil off and they will work just like new. When you're done driving, give it a quick spray down and you're done!

Rodrunner · 04-23-2009, 08:25 PM

Ok, I'm not a Pam or WD40 proponent, but the Brembos on my 350Z have never shown any signs of rust. True it's garage kept and I don't drive it in the rain, but I've never seen any rotors not rust just from moisture in the air. A garaged car that's not driven will have rusty rotors! I always thought the Brembos, although not stainless, might have some chromium in the rotors to deter the oxidation. It's possible these are just "cheaper" Brembos....the front calipers do come with wheel weights!?!

garfin · 04-24-2009, 08:33 AM

There looks to be a solution for this as one of the changes that was made on the 2009 Cadillac DTS is that "The brake rotors are made with a new process that inhibits rust".
http://cars.about.com/od/whatscoming...llac_new09.htm

Scroll down the page to where the DTS is talked about...

Best regardSS,

Elie

Camaro509 · 04-24-2009, 08:43 AM

Mine will not rust, I will not permit it to happen.

levi1922 · 04-24-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrunner

Ok, I'm not a Pam or WD40 proponent, but the Brembos on my 350Z have never shown any signs of rust. True it's garage kept and I don't drive it in the rain, but I've never seen any rotors not rust just from moisture in the air. A garaged car that's not driven will have rusty rotors! I always thought the Brembos, although not stainless, might have some chromium in the rotors to deter the oxidation. It's possible these are just "cheaper" Brembos....the front calipers do come with wheel weights!?!

oh, yeah, i dont think the camaro has inferior brembos.
it is a heavier car by about 500 pounds, and it stops about 3 feet shorter in 60-0
(2008 350z 112, camaro 109)
i i know its not a huge difference, but for sure not the sign the camaro has inferior brakes.
the nismo Z does match the camaros 109 60-0. but, it does still weigh 500 less, and cost about 8k more.

anyway, as for rust, i have drilled and sloted brakes, and they do not rust. they are Zinc coated.

Krazy and old · 04-24-2009, 09:39 AM

Funny how Camaropete or Milk or Gator (one of those high count poster types) calls Mustangs "Rustsangs" for the same reason. Now look, the wheel is on the other hub! I'm surprised how fast the surface gathers rust.

cam2fst4u · 04-24-2009, 11:33 AM

just drive it as much as possible. Theres one excuse you can use... Hey I have to drive my car or the discs will rust..

dougmac · 04-24-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garfin

There looks to be a solution for this as one of the changes that was made on the 2009 Cadillac DTS is that "The brake rotors are made with a new process that inhibits rust".
http://cars.about.com/od/whatscoming...llac_new09.htm

Scroll down the page to where the DTS is talked about...

Best regardSS,

Elie

Followed that link thinking it would give a little more detail on WHAT the process is, but all that is stated is "exactly what you posted". For the average car owner who complains about rusty rotors and wonders "why it happens", this is probably all the info they need to hear.

But for most of the people on this web site this was a tease ... we are gearheads and want to know HOW they are inhibiting rust and is it something we can duplicate on our existing rotors or new replacements !!

Doug

UsedTaHaveA68 · 04-24-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougmac

Followed that link thinking it would give a little more detail on WHAT the process is, but all that is stated is "exactly what you posted". For the average car owner who complains about rusty rotors and wonders "why it happens", this is probably all the info they need to hear.

But for most of the people on this web site this was a tease ... we are gearheads and want to know HOW they are inhibiting rust and is it something we can duplicate on our existing rotors or new replacements !!

Doug

You know, for all these "gearheads" on this forum who have "driven" lots of "high performance cars" in their lifetimes, there sure is a lot of bitching, whining, and outright ignorance about the rust on a solid, cast-iron brake rotor.

I mean, really... are you guys just running out of things to bitch about? Or have you really never paid ANY attention to ANY other cars you've owned and noticed that it happens to EVERY brake rotor? Well, except for the CCM brakes. Ignorance. Gotta love it.

*mlee* · 04-24-2009, 01:37 PM

He sprays Oil on his brakes...

UsedTaHaveA68 · 04-24-2009, 01:45 PM

He doesn't know what facetious means...

*mlee* · 04-24-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UsedTaHaveA68

He doesn't know what facetious means...

He doesn't know Beavis and Butthead... I was being facetious. Sorry I left off the Huh huh huh huh

UsedTaHaveA68 · 04-24-2009, 02:07 PM

<---- He gets it now and feels a little silly. Dammit, Beavis!

04-22-2009, 05:34 PM	#29
LosXC451 Drives: 2010 SS SIM w/ RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	That comes off once you start driving and using the brakes __________________ My car: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17740

04-23-2009, 08:25 PM	#31
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,326	Ok, I'm not a Pam or WD40 proponent, but the Brembos on my 350Z have never shown any signs of rust. True it's garage kept and I don't drive it in the rain, but I've never seen any rotors not rust just from moisture in the air. A garaged car that's not driven will have rusty rotors! I always thought the Brembos, although not stainless, might have some chromium in the rotors to deter the oxidation. It's possible these are just "cheaper" Brembos....the front calipers do come with wheel weights!?! __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

04-24-2009, 08:33 AM	#32
garfin Resident Disciple Drives: 2010 CTS-V 6MN '98 Camaro SS (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roches Point, Ontario, Canada Posts: 607	There looks to be a solution for this as one of the changes that was made on the 2009 Cadillac DTS is that *"The brake rotors are made with a new process that inhibits rust".* http://cars.about.com/od/whatscoming...llac_new09.htm Scroll down the page to where the DTS is talked about... Best regardSS, Elie __________________ 2010 Cadillac CTS-V 6MN Thunder Gray 1998 Camaro SS # C079 SOLD

04-24-2009, 08:43 AM	#33
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	Mine will not rust, I will not permit it to happen. __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

04-24-2009, 01:37 PM	#39
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 38,001 View My Garage	He sprays Oil on his brakes... __________________

04-22-2009, 09:47 PM	#30
UsedTaHaveA68 Drives: Hyundai Sonata Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 497	Of course I'm serious. Just like the rust, as soon as you apply the brakes it will scrape all the excess oil off and they will work just like new. When you're done driving, give it a quick spray down and you're done!

04-24-2009, 09:39 AM	#35
Krazy and old Drives: 2007 Shelby GT 500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Az Posts: 335	Funny how Camaropete or Milk or Gator (one of those high count poster types) calls Mustangs "Rustsangs" for the same reason. Now look, the wheel is on the other hub! I'm surprised how fast the surface gathers rust.

04-24-2009, 11:33 AM	#36
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	just drive it as much as possible. Theres one excuse you can use... Hey I have to drive my car or the discs will rust..

04-24-2009, 01:45 PM	#40
UsedTaHaveA68 Drives: Hyundai Sonata Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 497	He doesn't know what facetious means...

04-24-2009, 02:07 PM	#42
UsedTaHaveA68 Drives: Hyundai Sonata Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 497	<---- He gets it now and feels a little silly. Dammit, Beavis!

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