SARGEPUG

Can you pass me that bucket of steam??

Mike in CA

You're joking, of course.......

lupin..the..3rd

Machine oil would be better of course, or even a light weight engine oil like 5w-20. But in a pinch, wd-40 will work.

MagnusB

I take off my rotors and clean them separately at each wash. That way they won't get rusty and will look perfect for years. I use a tooth brush for cleaning the pad surface, zymol has a new gel for pad cleaning, PAD-1. It's the best because it retains the original Porsche brake pad smell.
I also don't drive my car much because of the risk of rock chips.

simsgw

Indoors only is the best rule. Local mall is a good place. Easier after they close of course.

dansen

Hey, I kwon you guys are joking but some people might think it is real. Put oil or wd on rotor will lose friction on braking.
I use soft water to wash my cars, the water that came out of the water softener. The water will slip away faster and have lesser spots. Somehow, I’ve never notice rusty rotors except rainy days. Maybe because the soft water and I am in SoCal.

tcsracing1

after washing the car, pee on your brakes.... all over em'.... keeps the rust away and the neighbours too...

sonicworld

I had my front brakes done (pad & discs) and the shop used OEM with partially painted discs. Went to another independent Porsche shop because it was closer (reportedly reputable) but apparently did not use OEM on the rear brakes and now the non-wearing surfaces are rusting. Can I paint them myself? what paint should I use? I am so disappointed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

CarGuy21

Yes, you can paint them youself. Buy a Caliper paint kit and use that to paint the surfaces that rust.

Google is your friend: http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/acces...|e|6916162453&

I have no affiliation with Tire Rack but I've used the product.

jhbrennan

This is for calipers - sure you want to paint the rotors?

CarGuy21

Yes, it's sold to paint calipers. It's high temp paint so it less likely to burn off. He wants to paint the rotor hubs NOT the rotor friction surfaces.

MarkinMD

An off topic, but true, rusty rotor story. In 1975 I had a 1966 Jaguar E-Type that I bought in Chicago and drove to the SF Bay Area. The rear main seal was shot and I burned 12 quarts of oil on the trip. When I got home, I had the real main seal replaced (for $900 dollars). I got one block from the shop after the repair and stepped on the brake pedal, a front rotor separated from the hub with a loud SNAP and a strong tug on the steering wheel. The rotor had rusted off of the hub. Proof that Chicago salt stronger than British iron.

BiteEmNBeatEm

wow you resuscitated an old thread....

Just get a cheap spray bottle, use extra virgin olive oil (do not use vegetable oil since it doesnt help lower cholesterol) and spritz the rotors, pads and calipers...LOL haha

j/p - please do not do this!!!

but your high temp caliper paint will work just fine. just dont get it on the contact surface just tape it off and spray the hub.

RobC4sX51

First time I saw this (the rusty rotors) after a wash I was also shocked! The real surprise was the next morning when I went to drive it and all 4 rotors were "glued" to the calipers & the power & clutch had a tough time to get them to "release"! All normal for Porsche brakes except them high prices PCCBs! Just drive it and all is well, as usual

detailersdomain

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