540 vette

I have a 67 GTO pro street car and it has Wilwood brakes all around. I won't be driving it anytime soon and want to get the rust off the rotors and put something on them to protect them from it happening again. I really can't take everything apart easily because everything is safety wired. Any ideas.

540 vette

No ideas.

Mike Ward

Not much you can do about rust forming on cast iron surfaces other than reducing humidity in the storage location.

0Todd TCE

Rotor rust is something that will be forever on cast iron. The alternatives: plating, painting, even WD40 could all do well to reduce it while in storage but the first time you drive the first two are gone and the third option would require you to wash them first before use. None of it will cure it.

72LS1Vette

After either driving the car and using the brakes to clean off the rotors, or sanding them, you could plastic bag the whole rotor/hub assembly and re-install the wheels. That should keep the rotors pretty rust-free. You can add some moisture absorbing pellets (available at RV stores) to absorb any moisture that gets into the bags.

Storing the car in a climate-controlled environment is another option.



Rick B.

Texas70

I would not use regular plastic to wrap the rotors, it will hold any moisture in and cause more rust. The pellets may work, but there is a product just for what you are trying to do.

You can wrap the rotor (like 72LS1Vette suggested) with a VCI bag/plastic sheet/paper wrap and the rotor will look like new for a good while. Just do a search for VCI bag and see what you find available, you can also look them up on Uline.

dmaxx3500

get a cheap spray can of clear paint,lightly spray the rotors

ddawson

What about using a De Squeak Spray.


It goes on pretty smooth and covers well. Won't effect the pads like paint or grease.

68/70Vette

Spray the rotors with WD40. It won't effect the stopping ability. Well, if the rotors are sprayed with WD40, the first time you slam on the brakes, take it on the street with no cars behind and no really need to stop....That'll wipe off the WD40. I've done this. Really helps keeps the rust away.

~Stingray

This seems like a really really bad advice. I have not done it so I don't want to judge; especially to disagree with someone who has posted so much. But putting lubricant on your rotors doesn't make sense to me. Even if you are going to burn it off some with attempted hard stopping.

Mike Ward

It is indeed bad advice.

Paul L

I wouldn't worry about rust. Go down to a local Chevrolet dealer and have a look at a new C7. The rotors will be rusty.

~Stingray

I am glad someone else agrees. I can't imagine putting a lubricant on something requires friction to stop.

MrJlr

Don't worry about the rust.
It will be gone after you drive it just a bit.
It would have to be some serious rust before you need to worry.
Surface rust is no big deal

68Thunder427

A little 200 grit or a soft wire wheel will take care of any surface rust once you go to drive it again if you are that worried about it.

finallygotit

a.k.a. Tucson, AZ

VETFEVER

If it bothers you that much get them zinc dipped - a lot of bother but they will look clean and shiny even after you use them. Lots of people do this in the C5/6 sections...search in there and there are DIY treads for doing it at home...

tak82

There is an easy and quick fix ..take a scotch brite and remove the rust then use masking tape on the rotor surface. No more rust while in storage and nothing on the surface to worry about. Just a quick clean with lacquer thinner or alcohol and there ready to go. I've had bare metal parts stored for yrs with this method..