ForceNut

My BSP Tc breaks seems to be rusting up. Is this a problem? What can I do about it?

THansenite

As soon as you start driving and tap the brakes, the pads will "sand" the rust right off the rotors. It happens when the rotors get wet and set for a while. There have been several threads on this topic already.

The_Instigator

Nothing really. Brake discs are made of iron and will rust very quickly in wet or humid environments. Your best option is to replace them with some rotors that are zinc or dacromet coated or have painted hubs and vanes. The rust is purely cosmetic and will not effect longevity or performance of the parts. The swept area of the rotors where the pads contact the rotor will still rust when wet, but will be swept away as soon as the brakes are applied when the vehicle is in motion.

ack154

iTrader: (7)

Rust on the rotors themselves? Or just the components?

ForceNut

Can you post a link to one? I cant seem to find them... part of the problem is the "search" sucks!

ack154

iTrader: (7)

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ght=brake+rust
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ght=brake+rust
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ght=brake+rust
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ght=brake+rust

Plus many more... just from typing in "brake rust" in that little box at the top.

krdshrk

Also: learn how to spell BRAKES, not BREAKS... Jeesh

SquallLHeart

i still laugh at The_Instigator's AIM sn: "BrakesNotBreaks"
erik's a cool guy.. very knowledgable.

dgHotLava

post many times.

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