R1 Concepts rotors rusting - only 2 months old
09-26-2010, 07:45 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
Model Year: 2004
Okay, here's a couple of pics. To recap, both of these are purchased about the same time, about 2 months old. The rear rotors already look like they have been on the car for years. I plan on getting wheels soon and it would look like crap if the front rotors are shiny and the rears look rusted out.
Front rotors:
Attachment 111812
Rear rotors:
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Front rotors:
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Rear rotors:
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09-26-2010, 09:56 AM
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I just had all new zimmermann zinc coated drilled disks fitted and got the garage to spray the hip part matte black to stop that problem. You could do that with yours. Can happen with most brands. Saw it on a Porsche this weekend.
09-26-2010, 10:17 AM
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From my years of DIY, rear wheel components seem to rust more than the front. This includes: brake rotors, axle hubs, wheel studs, wheel bolts, nuts, locks etc.
This is my observation from doing my own brake work, switching summer / winter wheel sets, removing wheel with leaky tire (for quick repair at tire shop).
Perhaps front wheels have better airflow and runs hotter from brakes and thus dries better.
This is my observation from doing my own brake work, switching summer / winter wheel sets, removing wheel with leaky tire (for quick repair at tire shop).
Perhaps front wheels have better airflow and runs hotter from brakes and thus dries better.
09-26-2010, 12:17 PM
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Ya oem rusts in some cases I am sure but far and away I have seen very few OEM rotors in a salty winter climate I live in with any rust. Its usually the drilled slotted aftermarket ones I see rusting. I have had 3 sets in snowy/salty conditions and not one ounce of rust. This guy just put those on and they are rusting. say what you will but OEM has tighter control and this doesnt happen nearly as often.
This coming from a guy who apparently sells E60 products and didnt even know the stock tire/wheel size on an e60-ya Ill really take your advice on anything..
This coming from a guy who apparently sells E60 products and didnt even know the stock tire/wheel size on an e60-ya Ill really take your advice on anything..