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Old 09-23-2011, 06:36 AM   #1
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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!
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Old 09-25-2011, 06:09 AM   #2
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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/
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Old 09-25-2011, 02:16 PM   #3
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Re: Brake part corrosion during long term build

i seen some inflatable garages you can store your truck in
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Old 09-25-2011, 02:34 PM   #4
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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.
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