Discs that resist rust?

[Mrjobby]

Pads seem to be too small for the discs / poor contact.

 

[Orionaut]

Pads seem to be too small for the discs / poor contact.

It will be a car that has been left to stand for a while and then put back into service.

Unused disks become rusty very quickly (They are kept clean by use)

If the pads don't clean up the rusty disks fairly quickly they never do and the bits that remain uncleaned will always remain uncleaned.

(The rusty parts of the disk will grind away the pad material as the good contact areas wear as they should, but without ever making really good contact)

It is very common on vehicles with rear disks for the rear disks to develop this sort of issue even if they are used regularly but for only very short journeys and not actually left parked up.

Just like with many other parts of the car, An "Italian Tune Up" once a week or so can prevent many, potentially expensive, problems!

 

[snapdragon69]

These acid sprays these car wash gangs use on wheels rot discs and calipers too.

 

[roadie]

I think the car may have stood for a while before I purchased it. Since then I have done about 1,200 miles that has included quite a few A road jaunts with a decent amount of braking.

More rusty residue as opposed to black comes off the rear, where there is a wider band of rust on the disc.

Front

Rear

 

[Alibaba99]

Those pads are not makinfg full contact!

There should be NO rust on the swept part of the disk!

(I am amazed at what seems to be able to pass an MOT these days. I have seen disks with only 10mm of "shiny" metal visible and yet if it passes on the rollers it is just an advisory! )

The hub section can be painted with any heat resistant paint, Washing it first with a phosphoric acid based de-ruster will remove any trace corrosion and prolong the life of the finished surface.

The outside part of the disk should be clear, but not always true for the inner. On my Elise, the disks are the same size front and rear, but the rear pads are smaller and sit at the same radius as the fronts (so they sweep to the outer edge). This means that the inner section of the disk between the pad and hub do rust.

 

[red eye]

I think the car may have stood for a while before I purchased it. Since then I have done about 1,200 miles that has included quite a few A road jaunts with a decent amount of braking.

More rusty residue as opposed to black comes off the rear, where there is a wider band of rust on the disc.

Front

Rear

you might want to check that you have a locking wheel nut key that is intact for when you really need it and that that locking wheel nut is not stuck. Looks like the key has sheard off

 

[red eye]

Thanks for all the replies guys, really helpful.



That's interesting and I have heard a small amount of good feedback regarding Pagid discs and pads on Civinfo. I will look into part numbers 104601818 and 104600488 in more detail. I believe these are the discs to fit my Civic.





Freakyparts is quite active on the Civinfo forums and I am aware of them being able to source all the parts I require for decent prices. I may well make use of them for some MTEC plain black discs, EBC Yellow pads (on front, cheaper ones on the back) and some HEL braided hoses. This combo is recommended and shouldn't break the bank.


I wasn't sure whether this was just how the brakes on Civics are!? I will enquire with those that have more knowledge of the car!

The car was purchased at the end of May and passed its MOT with no advisories then...

I'm sure that's how they are. the pads are a little small when sitting in the carrier, nothing to worry about

 

[roadie]

you might want to check that you have a locking wheel nut key that is intact for when you really need it and that that locking wheel nut is not stuck. Looks like the key has sheard off

Good eyes! However, it's just the angle of the camera or flash or something giving that impression. Thankfully, the key and nuts are all OK.