Cleaned my brake rotors today. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ELiTeNeSs · 01-21-2013, 03:21 PM

Finally had time to clean my rusted brake rotors.

I used 1 can of brake parts cleaner and 400 grit sand paper

Took me about 2 hours to do. Overall I love the result.

Should have cleaned the rims too. But oh well...

1st pic: before
2nd pic: after
3rd pic: after with rims

Sethism · 01-21-2013, 03:23 PM

Looks good. That's a bit of an uphill battle to keep them looking nice, as rust never sleeps.

ELiTeNeSs · 01-21-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sethism

Looks good. That's a bit of an uphill battle to keep them looking nice, as rust never sleeps.

Thanks. I'll try to keep em clean every 6 months or so. At least that's the goal

Meeni · 01-21-2013, 05:51 PM

Should be rusted again tomorrow. You have to paint the hub if you want them to stay clean.

psmitty95 · 01-21-2013, 05:54 PM

Wow good for you I could never have done it with sandpaper. Mine was such a pain to do and I used a wire drill bit to clean it and it was still pretty annoying

ELiTeNeSs · 01-21-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeni

Should be rusted again tomorrow. You have to paint the hub if you want them to stay clean.

Next time I do it. I'll probably paint em. Thanks for the info

GoRomeo · 01-21-2013, 06:13 PM

I cleaned mine too a few months ago. I also used a wire drill (much faster and easier than using sand paper I think) along with Loctite anti-rust solution. They came out pretty good.

gds52 · 01-21-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ELiTeNeSs

Next time I do it. I'll probably paint em. Thanks for the info

great job.
painting will be the best option....it will last much longer.

ELiTeNeSs · 01-22-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gds52

great job.
painting will be the best option....it will last much longer.

Thanks. Paint it is! Next time around

Neothin87 · 01-22-2013, 10:26 PM

dont forget to polish the pad clips next time too :P

Surly73 · 01-24-2013, 11:33 AM

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound (or, in this case, two hours) of cure. Use high temp primer, paint, or even just a thin coat of anti-seize on the hats. If you're in a corrosive area, maybe all three.

From the wear ridge I see in the pics, new rotors might not be far off anyways.

dpilat8588 · 02-10-2013, 06:31 AM

nice work

Dave2 · 02-10-2013, 09:12 AM

Painted mine shortly after getting the car.

PINOY_E90 · 02-10-2013, 09:14 AM

OP, clean.... Where did u buy the rims?

Noncom23 · 02-10-2013, 10:19 AM

Nice wheels too!

Red_Bean_Bun · 02-10-2013, 11:00 AM

Great job ......

ELiTeNeSs · 02-10-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PINOY_E90

OP, clean.... Where did u buy the rims?

I got it from UAP wheels, It's a vendor here. Look in the FS section! Noypi ka pala, pareho tayo ng taste, HAHA

PINOY_E90 · 02-10-2013, 05:26 PM

Eliteness, please pm me how much u pay shippped. I just bought csl M359 from ebay.

Salamt

Glim · 02-13-2013, 12:20 AM

After cleaning them put on silver anti-seize paste, not only will they not rust again but when you pull the wheels off again they just slide off (they do not rust on to the rotor caps.)

E46-E90N · 02-13-2013, 12:41 AM

Excellent!

DanTheMan23 · 02-25-2013, 10:40 PM

I sanded down my rotors and calipers and painted them using this stuff. Came out absolutely mint and its holding up very well. Looks OEM straight off the showroom floor. I'll post a pic when I get a chance.

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-ceramic-e...-aluminum.html

ELiTeNeSs · 02-25-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan23

I sanded down my rotors and calipers and painted them using this stuff. Came out absolutely mint and its holding up very well. Looks OEM straight off the showroom floor. I'll post a pic when I get a chance.

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-ceramic-e...-aluminum.html

Oh nice, I can tell its gonna look good just by watching the video on the site. Thanks for the info.

01-21-2013, 03:21 PM	#1
ELiTeNeSs Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 219 iTrader: (1)	Cleaned my brake rotors today. Finally had time to clean my rusted brake rotors. I used 1 can of brake parts cleaner and 400 grit sand paper Took me about 2 hours to do. Overall I love the result. Should have cleaned the rims too. But oh well... 1st pic: before 2nd pic: after 3rd pic: after with rims Attached Images
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01-21-2013, 05:54 PM	#5
psmitty95 Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 2,109 iTrader: (6)	Wow good for you I could never have done it with sandpaper. Mine was such a pain to do and I used a wire drill bit to clean it and it was still pretty annoying __________________ E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: FBO minus meth - JB4 15ohm \| ER + Tial \| VRSF \| STETT \| KW V1, OSS 2-Tone w/ V4's, Alufelgen SF-71's, TMS brake kit, "CRT" Perf. Spoiler, CF interior, ACS pedals, and much more Pictures: Build Thread /// Shop I use: Aci Dynamix

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Neothin87 Private First Class Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 152 iTrader: (0)	dont forget to polish the pad clips next time too :P __________________ Montego Blue / Saddle Brown Just a few mods...

02-10-2013, 09:12 AM	#13
Dave2 First Lieutenant Drives: '11 M3 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	Painted mine shortly after getting the car. Attached Images __________________ '11 M3 Convertible \| Dinan Stage 2 suspension

02-10-2013, 09:14 AM	#14
PINOY_E90 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 208 iTrader: (0)	OP, clean.... Where did u buy the rims? __________________ 2008 E90 335i Jet Black, Black Leatherette, Aluminum, Automatic, Paddle, Sport Package, Ipod/USB, Formula One Pinnacle Tint 35%, Depo Blackline, M3 reps front bumper, Black Gloss Grille, Matte Black M359, V1

01-21-2013, 03:23 PM	#2
Sethism Private First Class Drives: 2009 328i Xdrive Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: St Louis Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	Looks good. That's a bit of an uphill battle to keep them looking nice, as rust never sleeps.

01-21-2013, 05:51 PM	#4
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 784 iTrader: (0)	Should be rusted again tomorrow. You have to paint the hub if you want them to stay clean.

01-21-2013, 06:13 PM	#7
GoRomeo Major Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,142 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [4.00]	I cleaned mine too a few months ago. I also used a wire drill (much faster and easier than using sand paper I think) along with Loctite anti-rust solution. They came out pretty good.

01-24-2013, 11:33 AM	#11
Surly73 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E90 328i 6MT sport/prem Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 599 iTrader: (0)	An ounce of prevention is worth a pound (or, in this case, two hours) of cure. Use high temp primer, paint, or even just a thin coat of anti-seize on the hats. If you're in a corrosive area, maybe all three. From the wear ridge I see in the pics, new rotors might not be far off anyways.

02-10-2013, 06:31 AM	#12
dpilat8588 Private Drives: 2009 328i coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 54 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328xi coupe [0.00]	nice work

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Noncom23 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335i Saphire Black Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 318 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Kawasaki N1000 [0.00] 2011 335i Coupe [0.00]	Nice wheels too! __________________ Mike F

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Red_Bean_Bun First Lieutenant Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 300 iTrader: (2)	Great job ......

02-10-2013, 05:26 PM	#18
PINOY_E90 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 208 iTrader: (0)	Eliteness, please pm me how much u pay shippped. I just bought csl M359 from ebay. Salamt __________________ 2008 E90 335i Jet Black, Black Leatherette, Aluminum, Automatic, Paddle, Sport Package, Ipod/USB, Formula One Pinnacle Tint 35%, Depo Blackline, M3 reps front bumper, Black Gloss Grille, Matte Black M359, V1

02-13-2013, 12:20 AM	#19
Glim Captain Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 771 iTrader: (0)	After cleaning them put on silver anti-seize paste, not only will they not rust again but when you pull the wheels off again they just slide off (they do not rust on to the rotor caps.)

02-13-2013, 12:41 AM	#20
E46-E90N Registered Drives: 328XI Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Amerika Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Excellent!

02-25-2013, 10:40 PM	#21
DanTheMan23 Jack of all trades master of none.. Drives: 11' 335xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	I sanded down my rotors and calipers and painted them using this stuff. Came out absolutely mint and its holding up very well. Looks OEM straight off the showroom floor. I'll post a pic when I get a chance. http://www.eastwood.com/ew-ceramic-e...-aluminum.html

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