new brake rotor rusty out of the box

[2FiST2FoRS]

I've never bought rotors to put on myself. Is this a thing where they can be rusty right out of the box? Should I clean it up and use knowing it will just get rusty anyway? Or rma for replacement?

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[DEss]

What rotors did u get? In my experience, they usually leave the factory with a coating that prevents the oxidation and you would clean that off before install.




DEss

 

[2FiST2FoRS]

These are oem rears from tasca. Just not sure it's worth the hassle to return if it can be cleaned up and used. Took quite a while for them to come in

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[Manta Ray]

Just use it, wont affect anything its just surface rust- if you're really concerned, just clean it up with some steel wool.

 

[2FiST2FoRS]

Was leaning toward that, and that's what I'll do. Thanks

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[lowda9]

You must've bought uncoated rotors. If you live somewhere that has snowy or rainy winters, I'd spend the extra money to get some coated rotors. They'll look better too because every time it rains your rotors will be all rusty.

 

[2FiST2FoRS]

You must've bought uncoated rotors. If you live somewhere that has snowy or rainy winters, I'd spend the extra money to get some coated rotors. They'll look better too because every time it rains your rotors will be all rusty.

For future reference where can I buy oem coated rotors?

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[lowda9]

For future reference where can I buy oem coated rotors?

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Rockauto.com

 

[2FiST2FoRS]

Awesome thanks

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[green_henry]

I've never purchased OEM rotors before but all of the performance rotors I have purchased (RacingBrake, Stoptech) have been lightly coated with oil and packed in a clear plastic bag; part of the installation process is to spray them down with brake cleaner to remove the oil.

That said, it's very easy to get surface rust on an uncoated rotor (happens every car wash for me), so you should be able to clean it up pretty easily. Spraying it with a penetrant like WD40 will probably make a quick job out of it, but make sure you hit it with brake cleaner before installing it

 

[PunkST]

Itll be fine, just clean it up and go.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

I'm saying a one up over the Steel wool...but utilizing a 3M Maroon scotch brite pad to remove the surface rust.