imported_Mikeye

Hey, I want to know how I can prevent the drum and disc from rusting? I just got brand new disc and drums.

Now, I was thinking about spraying the drum and center part of the disc with clear coat. Would that help? Or should I do it with CLEAR rust proof paint (if there is such a thing)?

THX!

imported_BoOsTd

spray it black high heat caliper paint. or have them zinc coated

imported_alwaysoverkill

i just sprayed mine with high-heat flat black..and when i washed the car i dryed them best i could. easy to do. take a news paper and a large folgers coffee can. trace the coffee can and cut that circle..it fits perfectly over the hub of the front disks. then double sided tape and boom your ready for paint...hehe, alittle tip.

imported_Mikeye

I really dont want to paint my drum black. Will clear coat do the job?

imported_GoldBadge

If I remember correctly, drums come black from the factory...the paint will likely flake off regardless of what you put on there. The only way to prevent rust would be to not drive in rain and winter. Maybe smother them in vaseline, but I wouldn't go putting that ish on your brakes.

imported_alwaysoverkill

paint em whatever ya want, high-heat cear coat will work but it won't cover up any rust there now...its clear. it will help rust some but not much. if ya paint a colour, whatever colour ya want (There are like 20 to choose from with high-heat paint) then you can cover up the rust by touching the brakes up every 4-6 months.

imported_GoldBadge

I notcied after 1 winter with my old car that the paint i did on the drums was looking weathered. I think the calipers held up pretty well.

imported_BoOsTd

then paint them silver the same colour as they are now.

gosh whats so complicated Its not rocket science here...

H-BADGE

if they become rusted just buy new drums. theyre $25-$30 at partsource or CT. either one.

Brett

Get some of those fake disc brakes to cover over your drums, then it would not matter if they were rusty!

H-BADGE

They have those? haha.

Cynikal.Mindset

just buy some hammercoat finish paint...looks like the same cast metal as they are when bare (no paint)...thus, they will look stock and stay rust free longer

imported_pk_kk

If you drive your car and not let it sit. it will grind some rust off as you drive. as for drums... thats a different story. you have to paint it. I'm gonna do it next week i'll do yours to.