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Old 12-05-2008, 08:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Preventing brake rotor rust

Once upon a time, MetroMPG wondered how to prevent brake rotor rust from long-term non-use (musta been on "another" forum as the search turned up nothing here).

Well here ya go. The local car guy for the paper says this:

"If you're concerned about some corrosion on the brake rotors, you can spray them with a light aerosol lubricant. This will dissipate with the first applications of the brakes when the vehicle is put back in service."

A few easy steps keep vehicle safe in storage

I assume he means WD-40?

Anyway, I was taught that petrol-products in contact with brake pads and shoes was a no-no, so I don't know if I'll run out and try this... but there it is. (Maybe I'll do one rotor and see what happens).

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