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2SS 2011 · 01-12-2012, 12:25 PM

Hey guys.. I hope I put this in the right section.. Has anyone else seen this on their cars? The brake Rotor/Hub area rusting in spots..On a brand new car looks like crap to be honest

67 Convertible · 01-12-2012, 12:37 PM

Just light surface oxidation, very common and it's no problem.
If you spray the wheel with a garden hose, the rotor turns a rusty orange immediately.
Wears right off as soon as you drive it and step on the brakes once.

FosterSS · 01-12-2012, 12:46 PM

Yes, I have the same issue. I always thought it was just because of my location being close to the ocean and salt being in the air. It honestly looks like crap and I dont see why this would happen on a brand new vehicle. You think there would be some outer coat protecting against this surface rust...

chozn4service · 01-12-2012, 01:05 PM

This is something since the beginning of the rotor. Not much can be done about it. Once the surface oxidizes it is what it is but as soon as you use your brakes its gone. No big deal, really.

2SS 2011 · 01-12-2012, 01:17 PM

Not on the rotor surface .. the hub area..

toesuf94 · 01-12-2012, 01:24 PM

It happened on mine. I bought some silver caliper paint, pulled the wheels and used one of those foam sanding blocks (300 grit) and roughed up the area. Taped off the rotor area, wiped it down with laquer thinner and sprayed. Took the opportunity to wax both sides of the wheels. Keeps them clean and they wash so easily.

I had $20.00 in the 'mod' and 2 hours of my time invested.

chozn4service · 01-12-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

Not on the rotor surface .. the hub area..

Yea, I've seen those look a little unsightly too! One guy here pulled his wheels off and painted them and it didn't look bad. I thought of doing the same thing. Hit them with some 3M pads or something to remove any loose surface rust and then hit it with some Rustoleum and I think you'd be in good shape and its all about the detail, the small things that can put you over the top when it comes to car shows in particular.

FosterSS · 01-12-2012, 02:30 PM

This is something I might just do! Makes a great opportunity to do so when I have to remove my wheels for powdercoating next week! BINGO!

alfie43 · 01-16-2012, 10:58 PM

This is normal and quite common. Once a season, I remove my wheels and give the rotor hubs a fresh coat of Rustoleum.

Alfie

01-12-2012, 12:25 PM	#1
2SS 2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 963 View My Garage	Outer roter area rusting Hey guys.. I hope I put this in the right section.. Has anyone else seen this on their cars? The brake Rotor/Hub area rusting in spots..On a brand new car looks like crap to be honest

01-12-2012, 12:37 PM	#2
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	Just light surface oxidation, very common and it's no problem. If you spray the wheel with a garden hose, the rotor turns a rusty orange immediately. Wears right off as soon as you drive it and step on the brakes once. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

01-12-2012, 12:46 PM	#3
FosterSS Guardians Of The Night Drives: '13 ZL1 CRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 500 View My Garage	Yes, I have the same issue. I always thought it was just because of my location being close to the ocean and salt being in the air. It honestly looks like crap and I dont see why this would happen on a brand new vehicle. You think there would be some outer coat protecting against this surface rust... __________________ 2013 ZL1 Crystal Red Tintcoat, Stock...for now 1968 SS/RS 396- being resurrected. 2011 SS LS3-Cammed, bolt-ons.(SOLD)

01-12-2012, 01:05 PM	#4
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	This is something since the beginning of the rotor. Not much can be done about it. Once the surface oxidizes it is what it is but as soon as you use your brakes its gone. No big deal, really. __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

01-12-2012, 01:24 PM	#6
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	It happened on mine. I bought some silver caliper paint, pulled the wheels and used one of those foam sanding blocks (300 grit) and roughed up the area. Taped off the rotor area, wiped it down with laquer thinner and sprayed. Took the opportunity to wax both sides of the wheels. Keeps them clean and they wash so easily. I had $20.00 in the 'mod' and 2 hours of my time invested. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

01-12-2012, 01:17 PM	#5
2SS 2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 963 View My Garage	Not on the rotor surface .. the hub area..

01-12-2012, 02:30 PM	#8
FosterSS Guardians Of The Night Drives: '13 ZL1 CRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 500 View My Garage	This is something I might just do! Makes a great opportunity to do so when I have to remove my wheels for powdercoating next week! BINGO! __________________ 2013 ZL1 Crystal Red Tintcoat, Stock...for now 1968 SS/RS 396- being resurrected. 2011 SS LS3-Cammed, bolt-ons.(SOLD)

01-16-2012, 10:58 PM	#9
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	This is normal and quite common. Once a season, I remove my wheels and give the rotor hubs a fresh coat of Rustoleum. Alfie Attached Images __________________ Last edited by alfie43; 01-17-2012 at 02:34 PM.

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