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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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you guys should see how the brakes look on the domestic brands
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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R1concepts DO rust trust me I've had a set since Sept and they've shown rust. Best bet, paint em !
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by or_550i
You guys haven't even SEEN real rust!

Here's my Mercedes with a rusted spring perch and a spring that's broken from rust (and the tank still drives just fine):



I can't live in a area where a torch is a require tool to work on cars.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sevenup_guy
I can't believe that kind of rust is normal according to the dealer. So, just buy some high heat spray enamel and paint the caliper clip and rotor to not see that ugly rust.
Yup 7-8 months ago prior to paint and new pads



Starting to see rust on my brakes-caliper-unpainted.jpg
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Where are they rusting and did you purchase from me?

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R1concepts DO rust trust me I've had a set since Sept and they've shown rust. Best bet, paint em !
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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I can't live in a area where a torch is a require tool to work on cars.

Don't forget penetrating oil!
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