Brake part corrosion during long term build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

D13 · 09-23-2011, 06:36 AM

I'm looking at totally redoing one of my trucks. I've got to redo the suspension (bent control arm), and while I'm in there I might as well do the front brake parts. I also am going to swap to discs in the rear. My problem is, between work, kids, and weather, this is going to be about a 3 year project. My trucks sit in a dirt floor non-heated barn in Michigan, with its temperature and humidity swings. Parts rust quickly in that kind of enviroment. I can't just leave the parts off, need to be able to move the projects. How do you guys keep your brakes from rusting on your projects? Other than moving to the Southwest LOL!

**lolife99** · 09-25-2011, 06:09 AM

I found this info on another forum:
Two good, but different products would be Gibbs Penetrant and PickelX.

http://www.getgibbs.com/

http://www.picklex.com/

fastwillie 696969 · 09-25-2011, 02:16 PM

i seen some inflatable garages you can store your truck in

cableguy0 · 09-25-2011, 02:34 PM

If you leave the calipers off you could coat the rotors in grease and clean the off later. Just do not let the pads come in contact with the grease or oil. Assuming moveable doesnt mean driveable. For other parts just make sure they are painted or powder coated before you mount them on the truck. Its still going to be hard to keep the shiney parts shiney in that environment.

09-23-2011, 06:36 AM	#1
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Brake part corrosion during long term build I'm looking at totally redoing one of my trucks. I've got to redo the suspension (bent control arm), and while I'm in there I might as well do the front brake parts. I also am going to swap to discs in the rear. My problem is, between work, kids, and weather, this is going to be about a 3 year project. My trucks sit in a dirt floor non-heated barn in Michigan, with its temperature and humidity swings. Parts rust quickly in that kind of enviroment. I can't just leave the parts off, need to be able to move the projects. How do you guys keep your brakes from rusting on your projects? Other than moving to the Southwest LOL! __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

09-25-2011, 06:09 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Brake part corrosion during long term build I found this info on another forum: Two good, but different products would be Gibbs Penetrant and PickelX. http://www.getgibbs.com/ http://www.picklex.com/ __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-25-2011, 02:16 PM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Brake part corrosion during long term build i seen some inflatable garages you can store your truck in __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

09-25-2011, 02:34 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Brake part corrosion during long term build If you leave the calipers off you could coat the rotors in grease and clean the off later. Just do not let the pads come in contact with the grease or oil. Assuming moveable doesnt mean driveable. For other parts just make sure they are painted or powder coated before you mount them on the truck. Its still going to be hard to keep the shiney parts shiney in that environment. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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