Rusted Front Wheel Hubs?

hogwldfltr · 08-25-2019, 01:34 PM

Both my front wheel hubs are rusted; anyone have recommendations on how to deal with this? In the photo below it can be seen through the wheel (and new tires).

Wgosma · 08-25-2019, 02:05 PM

Next time you have new front brake rotors installed purchase rotors that are 'coated', look here

hogwldfltr · 08-25-2019, 02:46 PM

That kind of makes sense as the car supposedly just had rotors and pads replaced; my guess is that just the rear ones were done as they look clean.

pungo · 08-25-2019, 05:25 PM

I always spend the few extra $ and get coated rotors. I recommend putting some anti-seize where the rotor touches the rim so the rim doesn't get stuck on the rotor, especially if you live in the salt belt.

hogwldfltr · 08-25-2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pungo

I always spend the few extra $ and get coated rotors. I recommend putting some anti-seize where the rotor touches the rim so the rim doesn't get stuck on the rotor, especially if you live in the salt belt.

I'll know in the future when it's time for new brakes. There are a few specialty BMW shops in the area. I'm due to have my oil changed and oil filter checked for metal particles in a month or two. While I'm there I'll have them check out the brake situation as well.

TheCoolX3 · 08-26-2019, 06:31 AM

A can of brake clean and a wire brush will go a long way to make it look better.

Be sure to wear gloves and a mask.

My stoptech rotors came coated and painted, the black instead of silver hub looks much better especially on a black wheel.

hogwldfltr · 08-27-2019, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCoolX3

A can of brake clean and a wire brush will go a long way to make it look better.

Be sure to wear gloves and a mask.

My stoptech rotors came coated and painted, the black instead of silver hub looks much better especially on a black wheel.

Thanks, I may just give it a try.

HPR · 08-27-2019, 06:56 AM

Painted mine black with POR-15. I live in a winter state and have had no problems with rust.

GNX423 · 08-27-2019, 10:35 AM

I like to use high temp Rustoleum silver when not using painted or zinc coated rotors. It holds up well on the rotor hat, calipers and caliper brackets. you could clean those up and spray them.
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-27...40858138&psc=1

Mike

oVeRdOsE. · 08-27-2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HPR

Painted mine black with POR-15. I live in a winter state and have had no problems with rust.

+1, I'm living in rusty city, salt+ calcium paradise.

even coated rotors will oxide.

All my cars got 2 coat of VHT high temp black. This paint is awesome.

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