Rust where disc area meets the wheel... what do?

[mjp073]

Hi all,

I've noticed that a part of my wheel area (hard to describe without knowing the actual name) is just a mass of rust. The place I mean is like, where the wheel meets the brake disc, so not a part of the disc that gets cleaned by braking. Now, most newer cars you dont see this, (its bright orange brown and is an eyesore.)

So i assume there must be some kind of treatment to apply to prevent rust there? Does anybody have any info on this? Something I can do or does it need to go into a shop somewhere?

[curtis265]

the brake hub. it's normal.

you can scrub it off and paint it if you feel it necessary

[Snoop_gee]

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-e53-forum/39062d1262930385-how-treat-rust-brake-rotors-img_1490_small.jpg

Just follow the DIY process to paint calipers. (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?92872-DIY-Painting-brake-caliper)
I tried replacing the rotors entirely thinking the rust brake hubs would go away but it didnt.
Definitely would recommend painting em.

[mjp073]

I hadnt thought of painting calipers... is going red on a graphite car too tryhard? I kind of want to... but as for the hub, do I sand back rust and paint, say black? or just sand it off and keep it greased or something to prevent rusting

[curtis265]

you'll get haters for everything you do these days - do what you want

[EKVTIR-T]

silver or black killrust

[mocchi]

dont paint part where brake disc meet wheel.
just sand it off, best to have metal2metal contact.

http://gaijins.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/hard_gay_valentines_hooooo_by_queues.jpg

[curtis265]

dont paint part where brake disc meet wheel.
Just sand it off, best to have metal2metal contact.

http://gaijins.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/hard_gay_valentines_hooooo_by_queues.jpg

looooooool

[I CU2]

dont paint part where brake disc meet wheel.



Wait you're telling me this is wrong :o

http://www.automoblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/how-much-hp-does-this-add.jpg

;)

[Daveho1]

nope dats perfect.
please post the DIY

[curtis265]

Wait you're telling me this is wrong :o

http://www.automoblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/how-much-hp-does-this-add.jpg

;)

nice!

[philipminge]

i have not stopped laughing at that picture of the red paint.
lol
so funny.

man i had the same issue, just give it a light sand back... or maybe a heavy sand... and go buy some calliper paint... mask up the disc, and spray that section. boom, will never rust again.

i sprayed mine black. once its sealed with the caliper paint, it wont rust.

mine came up fine!

i now have replaced my fronts with DBA 4000 xs and they come painted gold.... but rears still black. takes about 2 hours to do it all - take off all the rotors and do it. easier and faster.

cheers

[curtis265]

i have not stopped laughing at that picture of the red paint.
lol
so funny.

man i had the same issue, just give it a light sand back... or maybe a heavy sand... and go buy some calliper paint... mask up the disc, and spray that section. boom, will never rust again.

i sprayed mine black. once its sealed with the caliper paint, it wont rust.

mine came up fine!

i now have replaced my fronts with DBA 4000 xs and they come painted gold.... but rears still black. takes about 2 hours to do it all - take off all the rotors and do it. easier and faster.

cheers

dude that shine looks good! How'd u do that?

I'm going to do my calipers silver on Wednesday, might black or polish the hubs.. hhmmm.

[philipminge]

Black the hubs, always looks good. Just painted them with caliper paint and then let them touch dry. (20min) bam put them on the car and off you go.