surface rust on brakes/ refurb

[R20 CWH]

noticed surface rust on the brake discs which i want to tidy up and refurb as car isnt used as much as it once was.

any suggestions for approach and product selection?

 

[MarkCup]

Drive it, brake hard?

Free too.

Wouldn't have thought it wise to put any products on your discs for cosmetic reasons.

Or are you having a laugh?

 

[Alan]

As Mark said Charlie boy its the only way...get it out and smash fvck out it up n down the A725 and surrounding roads lol..

 

[Big Iain]

or hire it to me while red shed is off the road!!! there will soon be no rust!! it might even come back to u with some H&R's

 

[R20 CWH]

hmm no laugh, was being serious.

ok well brakefest it is then.

iain, ill hire it if you make me an offer

 

[elgrego]

you could get some ceramic brakes

 

[R20 CWH]

^^ a plan

 

[Josh@Renparts]

surface rust isn't going to cause a problem surely....? it comes off as soon as you tap the brakes.... and even if left doesn't cause any damage...

 

[cat171]

Lol at surface rust on the brake discs, all cars get it if they aren't driven for a bit.

 

[Munchkin]

You can always paint the non-friction part of the disc ie, the centre. Quite a few people use Hammerite without problems!

 

[Rich]

I have painted the hubs and the vented outer edge before, the rest gets swept by the pad so they always look spot on.

 

[al]

Brembomax have the edges and hubs already painted

 

[Rich]

Sweet - Link ?

I was going to get a set of discs nickel plated to stop the unswept areas going rusty lol

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

All cars get it if the discs get water on them..:S

 

[al]

Sweet - Link ?

I was going to get a set of discs nickel plated to stop the unswept areas going rusty lol

http://www.yozzasport.co.uk/store/p...o_rs_172_18_cup_trophy_brembo_max_brake_discs

Had a pair fitted on mine yesterday so i'll let you know if the other bits rust too lol

 

[R20 CWH]

hmm, looks like ill abandon this idea then and go for a wee drive :approve: