Rusting Rotors After Wash
08-21-2021, 09:56 PM
#16
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I like Nextzett Cockpit premium for dash both plastic dash and leather dash. I’ll use a bit of conditioner on it (mine has leather dash) every year as well (Swissvax is what I use but leather masters or any quality conditioner is good too). Without a lot of sun exposure you shouldn’t have much issue. Some will use windshield tint, but I prefer cars without tint, or if I’m doing tint, something extremely light (70-90%) just to block UV.
Warning, when they transitioned from 1Z Einszett to Nextzett they changed the formula of their products including cockpit premium. Some say the new formula smells like urinal cakes. While I agree there is a similarity in scent, it goes away quickly and I have yet to find a better product after 8+ years.
For seals on doors, Nextzett Gumifledge is great.
Warning, when they transitioned from 1Z Einszett to Nextzett they changed the formula of their products including cockpit premium. Some say the new formula smells like urinal cakes. While I agree there is a similarity in scent, it goes away quickly and I have yet to find a better product after 8+ years.
For seals on doors, Nextzett Gumifledge is great.
08-21-2021, 10:55 PM
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Nothing beast the Master Blaster. If you try one, you won't go back. They are amazing. I have this one:
Master Blaster
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Master Blaster
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08-22-2021, 03:47 PM
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I feel like a dinosaur not knowing about the blow dry option. I did look up the master blaster review on youtube. Think I'll just try my bat powered leaf blower though. The master blaster got excellent reviews, but it didn't look very powerful.
08-22-2021, 03:52 PM
#21
The 8hp is extremely powerful, my friend has one. The 4hp is decent too, which is the one I had years ago. The smaller unit is relatively solid especially for smaller areas like the door jambs and engine bay. Like I said, my main concern is the metal housing on the unit.
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08-22-2021, 04:04 PM
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The best brake pads I found are the Akebono Euro Ceramic Ultras. They don't have brake dusts, stops on a dime even when cold and wet. However, they only make certain pads for the 911 because of the brake sensor slot. I forego the brake sensors because you can always eyeball how much pad material you have. I use the existing brake sensors, short and shunted it, then seal it with epoxy. Then hanging it with zip ties and it will never trigger the brake sensor lights. Brake pad sensors are for those that they are clueless of any maintenance and need to tell them their brakes need maintenance.
The Akebonos are the best street pads for everyday driving.
The Akebonos are the best street pads for everyday driving.
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08-23-2021, 11:20 AM
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After a wash I always blow dry the wheels, but somehow the rotors still build some light surface rust after a little while. The method I've been using the last few washes seems to work well – after blow drying the wheels, I drive very slowly while applying the brakes. Slow. Idling in 2nd gear, with light braking. This builds just enough heat in to the brakes to fully dry them, knock off any minor surface rust that built since the start of the wash, and also keep any rust from falling onto the outer surface of the wheel.
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08-23-2021, 06:12 PM
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Drifting
The best brake pads I found are the Akebono Euro Ceramic Ultras. They don't have brake dusts, stops on a dime even when cold and wet. However, they only make certain pads for the 911 because of the brake sensor slot. I forego the brake sensors because you can always eyeball how much pad material you have. I use the existing brake sensors, short and shunted it, then seal it with epoxy. Then hanging it with zip ties and it will never trigger the brake sensor lights. Brake pad sensors are for those that they are clueless of any maintenance and need to tell them their brakes need maintenance.
The Akebonos are the best street pads for everyday driving.
The Akebonos are the best street pads for everyday driving.
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08-23-2021, 08:16 PM
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Yeah mine do the same...super fast. I usually wash the wheels last. I think I'll try washing them first, one at a time, and then blow drying them right after the rinse. Shouldn't get that much water on them from washing the rest of the car.
08-23-2021, 08:21 PM
#27
I hose them down to get ride of all the brake dust. My car is a daily driver, so the holes in the rotors are caked in dust every week. Hosing them out sends a torrent of black soot out of the holes and keeps my brakes squeal-free for about a day and a half. 😁
08-23-2021, 08:28 PM
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Yeah the Hawks I'm using are working great for daily driving. Can't really see much dust and zero squeak. Good so far.
08-23-2021, 08:48 PM
#29
Track Day
Ego 650 CFM blower. No cords, no gas. Blow each rotor dry after cleaning that wheel. When washing car try not to spray into wheel onto
rotors, so they stay dry. Dry car with blower, hit wheels / rotors again for residual.
That was the process that got rid of the rust sling for me on my last 911. I feel fortunate to have ceramics now and can skip the rotor blow step.
rotors, so they stay dry. Dry car with blower, hit wheels / rotors again for residual.
That was the process that got rid of the rust sling for me on my last 911. I feel fortunate to have ceramics now and can skip the rotor blow step.
08-23-2021, 09:47 PM
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Please tell me that the GT3 RS board has not devolved to rusty rotor post-wash discussions.
One easy solution is to install PCCBs, then no more rust or annoying blow drying.
Have fun.
One easy solution is to install PCCBs, then no more rust or annoying blow drying.
Have fun.
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