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stunna · 02-10-2008, 03:19 AM

just a question, has anyone seen polished brake rotors on any of our trucks, and if so how do you stop them from rusting, maybe by driviing?

60ratrod · 02-10-2008, 03:50 AM

well if you're talking about the break pad surface, there really isn't a way to keep it from rusting, and there's the wear factor. and there's also the high heat discoloration from the heat from the friction. and i don't think that you would be able to stop as well. but if its the other surfaces, then a good high temp clear coat paint should keep it from rusting.

3kidsnotime · 02-10-2008, 04:53 AM

These are not for my truck, but one of my cars. They are zinc plated or washed some say, it is a option from most rotor manufacturers.

AuggieStyle · 02-10-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 3kidsnotime

These are not for my truck, but one of my cars. They are zinc plated or washed some say, it is a option from most rotor manufacturers.

whose caliper are you using in your disc setup?

3kidsnotime · 02-10-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AuggieStyle

whose caliper are you using in your disc setup?

I basically built a baer set up, Those are PBR calipers the cheapest place to get them is from ford they used them on newer Mach 1's and over the counter race part, the rotors are 13 inch corvette application on C-4 covette with big brakes, this is the install on the car nice fit for about a grand less..

slammed1 · 02-11-2008, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 3kidsnotime

I basically built a baer set up, Those are PBR calipers the cheapest place to get them is from ford they used them on newer Mach 1's and over the counter race part, the rotors are 13 inch corvette application on C-4 covette with big brakes, this is the install on the car nice fit for about a grand less..

The detail on the chassis is great. I know its possibly in Mock up stages but make sure you swap the calipers right to left before your done.........the bleeder needs to be on top not on bottom.

Eichorst69 · 02-10-2008, 06:43 AM

I bought a pair of zink plated rotors from Brake Performance for my 69 4x4. They were the only place I could find them for a 69 3/4 ton 4x4 and the price wasn't that bad either so I'm sure they have them for 2 whell drives also. The rotors have been on the truck parked outside for about three months now and no rust, but I haven't driven it yet.

http://brakeperformance.com/site/bra...1874b0cc82463f

Rob

slammed1 · 02-10-2008, 11:33 AM

Looks like a Baer Brake caliper set up to me. My Mach1 has that caliper factory and so do Cobras.

stunna · 02-10-2008, 02:42 PM

i think i can live with the zinc wash look. i was just wondering about polishing the surface that the caliper did not touch. Maybe i will chrome the calipers, i need some bling!

3kidsnotime · 02-10-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stunna

i think i can live with the zinc wash look. i was just wondering about polishing the surface that the caliper did not touch. Maybe i will chrome the calipers, i need some bling!

I dont think I would chrome them for a couple reasons, probably powder coat them are you running "Big Brakes" like 13-14 inch or anything? Whos calipers? you can get them polished if they are aluminum, but chrome could cause some issues, I like my "Bling" in the form of my wife in the front seat....

02-10-2008, 03:19 AM	#1
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	polished brake rotors just a question, has anyone seen polished brake rotors on any of our trucks, and if so how do you stop them from rusting, maybe by driviing?

02-10-2008, 03:50 AM	#2
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: polished brake rotors well if you're talking about the break pad surface, there really isn't a way to keep it from rusting, and there's the wear factor. and there's also the high heat discoloration from the heat from the friction. and i don't think that you would be able to stop as well. but if its the other surfaces, then a good high temp clear coat paint should keep it from rusting. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-10-2008, 04:53 AM	#3
3kidsnotime Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: layton utah Posts: 45	Re: polished brake rotors These are not for my truck, but one of my cars. They are zinc plated or washed some say, it is a option from most rotor manufacturers.

02-10-2008, 06:43 AM	#7
Eichorst69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 158	Re: polished brake rotors I bought a pair of zink plated rotors from Brake Performance for my 69 4x4. They were the only place I could find them for a 69 3/4 ton 4x4 and the price wasn't that bad either so I'm sure they have them for 2 whell drives also. The rotors have been on the truck parked outside for about three months now and no rust, but I haven't driven it yet. http://brakeperformance.com/site/bra...1874b0cc82463f Rob

02-10-2008, 11:33 AM	#8
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: polished brake rotors Looks like a Baer Brake caliper set up to me. My Mach1 has that caliper factory and so do Cobras. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

02-10-2008, 02:42 PM	#9
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Re: polished brake rotors i think i can live with the zinc wash look. i was just wondering about polishing the surface that the caliper did not touch. Maybe i will chrome the calipers, i need some bling!



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