Preventing rust on rotors - help needed....

Peter · 2007-04-26T22:23:25+00:00

2002 Monte Carlo with 4 wheel disc brakes.... I keep the car outside covered bya carcover. It gets used every 3 or 4 months for special trips, but stays idlemost of thetime...sorta like a spare backup vehicle when the daily driver is in formaintenance orrepair.Is there any way to minimize rust from forming on the rotors?? I know alittle rustis normal but these are rusting pretty badly and screwing up the pads..... Seemsthat I have to disassemble and clean the brake parts before using the car.Is there a way to prevent this from happening ??? It's not worthwhile takingthecar out every week and then have to clean the road garbage off the paint coat andwindows..... depending upon time of year, the roads are wet...snowy, dirty orfull oftar, bugs and insects.What other options are available ? Shoot brake parts cleaner on the rotors andpads and wipe them off before using car ?? Help !!!Tia Peter

Apr 26, 2007 21 Replies

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GlassVial 19 years ago

Unfortunately the car bag is for indoor use only, I think if the OP could store the vehicle indoors to begin with, this problem would most likely be reduced or eliminated.

-GV

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Steve Mackie 19 years ago

I have a story along these lines I'd like to share.

A co-worker of mine was at a local factory doing some work. A bunch of oil had leaked from a machine all over the floor. One of the maintenance guys was asking for advice on how to go about cleaning it up quickly. My coworker jokingly said, "I'd pour naptha on it and light it on fire."

The guy did it and nearly burned the building down.

Steve

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