Rust On Brake Calibars

[Aznboi812]

I notice some rust on the brake calibars, especailly at the rear. Would this be a bad sign and that i need to replace them? However i'm painting these anyway so should i just replace them or can i sand the rust out and paint it over

[neological]

Brake rotors rust. They're made out of steel, steel rusts. It's normal.

The paint/finish on your calipers should keep them from rusting but if it's worn (ie: you spilled brake fluid on them usually) they can rust. If you scrape it all off and repaint them they should be fine.

[hombredelassrta]

yea the coating normally keeps the calipers from rusting but when we ground off part it was rusty in a few days so yours may just be rubbed off or something ate it away like neo said. sand it down abit then get a brake painting kit from pepboys, duplicolor makes it and its pretty cheap. try not to go some crazy color, even going silver to keep stock is fine :)

[Aznboi812]

most likely i'm going to get that painting kit and either paint it red or black. btw what kind of sandpaper do i sand it down with?

[neological]

Use something medium grit, like 60-180 with aluminum oxide or silicon carbide.

[chillan420]

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