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best / quickest way to clean rusty rotors

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cardude

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Hi all,

after a long time building up my frontend, the weather had turned my rotors and studs a bit rusty. I was wondering what the best / quickest way to get them cleaned up while still on the car. They are relatively new, and I dont want to see rusty parts through my nice new wheels.
 

65stanger

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drive the car! after you hit the brakes a few times, you won't see any rust!
 
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65stanger is right, however if you want to prevent them from rusting when you are going to be working on the car a long time... simple spray or wipe a thin coat of oil on them.

d
 

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a little late for this, but before you get the rotors turned next time. Paint them. Then get them turned.

the only bare metal will be the braking surface.


as for doing them on the car. I would spray some marvel mystery oil on them, then break out the wire brush that goes on a drill.
 
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mustangdave

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If you want to stop, you will need to remove all oil residue from the rotors before the pads touch them.
Hungrymonkey, cool idea...never thought of that.
 

65ShelbyClone

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You'll need to use a heat resistant paint like for headers or BBQs. One good stab at the brakes could peel back most enamels.
 
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