Brake Rotors turn rust brown after washing my Porsche
07-06-2014, 06:01 PM
#91
Three Wheelin'
I spray the rotors with WD40.
Works great on the leather too!!
Works great on the leather too!!
07-06-2014, 08:21 PM
#92
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Really - 6 pages dedicated to this thread and I post earlier and 42 people look at it and no one posts? Unreal - this is an age old issue with this tiny film of rust that goes away immediately upon driving the car as most do after they wash the car. It is so simple I'm surprised to even read a post on it? Oh well you have 6 pages of answers - enjoy - one of em has to appeal.
Sorry - I hope someone answers my question about sport seats...: )
Sorry - I hope someone answers my question about sport seats...: )
08-04-2015, 10:41 AM
#93
Burning Brakes
Then why did so many Rennlist Members respond with good answers? I guess after 6400 posts you have no tolerance for new Porsche owners trying to be educated about Porsche care. It wasn't a back up question. It was how to keep the rotors clean right after washing the wheels, being that the iron rotors turn to rust so quickly. The blower was a good answer. I benefitted from it as I did from Dan's more technical answer.
08-04-2015, 01:17 PM
#95
Race Director
Every time after washing my car, I see little beads/rounded piles/humps of a clear liquid all over the paint. This is especially prevalent on flat areas parallel to the ground, such as the hood and roof, but I see smaller versions of this blemish on the sides as well.
Does anyone have a suggestion for how to remove these unsightly liquid deposits? I tried using a leaf blower as suggested for the rotors turning reddish brown, but this just seems to move them around, rather than making them disappear completely.
Will this harm my clear coat or void my warranty in any way?
I have noticed that if I leave the car alone for several days, the little liquid piles go away - but a ring the size of the "drop" is left behind! When I try to wash those off the car, I get another crop of the little dome-shaped piles of liquid all over the car - the whole process repeats. It's maddening!
Thanks in advance for your help. I'm desperate for any advice.
Does anyone have a suggestion for how to remove these unsightly liquid deposits? I tried using a leaf blower as suggested for the rotors turning reddish brown, but this just seems to move them around, rather than making them disappear completely.
Will this harm my clear coat or void my warranty in any way?
I have noticed that if I leave the car alone for several days, the little liquid piles go away - but a ring the size of the "drop" is left behind! When I try to wash those off the car, I get another crop of the little dome-shaped piles of liquid all over the car - the whole process repeats. It's maddening!
Thanks in advance for your help. I'm desperate for any advice.
08-04-2015, 01:22 PM
#96
Race Director
Do you have any trouble with braking on the track? I've been considering a rotor delete on my car to save some weight, but I'm concerned that this may interfere with my l33t threshold-braking skills.
08-04-2015, 02:46 PM
#97
Burning Brakes
Wow...a little snippy today are we? Folks are having a little fun with you so lighten up already.
My recommendation is to replace your rotors with ceramic ones. problem solved.
Oooopppss...just realized that I posted to an old thread. Is someone posting from the beyond?
08-04-2015, 05:36 PM
#98
Burning Brakes
I did the rotor delete on mine as well, but I installed drum brakes made for a 1959 Ford Edsel to maintain functionality. It brakes GREAT on the track, but in order to avoid any issues I never get over 35mph!
08-04-2015, 11:49 PM
#100
I find spritzing WD-40 through an open flame removes these unsightly h2o masses, as a bonus it leaves the paint with a slippery protective surface.
08-05-2015, 08:46 AM
#101
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This is starting to sound like the thread on the 991 forum about how to properly close the door to avoid fingerprints and smudges. All in good fun. BTW I use a Griot's small handheld blower. It's great for mirrors, seams around lights, engine cover seam and underside of doors.
08-05-2015, 02:58 PM
#103
Intermediate
This does happen to everyone...not a real bother just to drive away and it clears up.
My issue is that after my wash I put the car in the garage. The next morning the brakes are "seized" a tiny bit forcing me to release the clutch a bit to break them loose. this is never a good feeling.
I feel like this happens more when I have used any commercial rim cleaners.
I like the leaf blower idea, will try next time.
My issue is that after my wash I put the car in the garage. The next morning the brakes are "seized" a tiny bit forcing me to release the clutch a bit to break them loose. this is never a good feeling.
I feel like this happens more when I have used any commercial rim cleaners.
I like the leaf blower idea, will try next time.
08-05-2015, 03:47 PM
#105
Rennlist Member
This does happen to everyone...not a real bother just to drive away and it clears up.
My issue is that after my wash I put the car in the garage. The next morning the brakes are "seized" a tiny bit forcing me to release the clutch a bit to break them loose. this is never a good feeling.
I feel like this happens more when I have used any commercial rim cleaners.
I like the leaf blower idea, will try next time.
My issue is that after my wash I put the car in the garage. The next morning the brakes are "seized" a tiny bit forcing me to release the clutch a bit to break them loose. this is never a good feeling.
I feel like this happens more when I have used any commercial rim cleaners.
I like the leaf blower idea, will try next time.