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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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Car: 89 gta ws6, Dodge Turbo Diesel, H-D
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Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt b-w, pbr discs
rusty rotors

I had my brakes done (J65) Just before I tore the vehicle down for rebuild and all my uprades to chasis. Well I just was looking around to check fitment for my sub-frame connectors and my rotors are completely rusted. Is ther anything that needs to be done to the before I rip out of the driveway? Been sitting for 2+years!
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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Car: 1989 Camaro RS
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Is it a light surface rust, or heavy corrosion? If it's heavy go have them machined.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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Car: '89 GTA 9,000 MILES
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Can't be too heavy just sitting around, use about 180 grit sandpaper on both sides,that'll do the trick.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Car: 89 gta ws6, Dodge Turbo Diesel, H-D
Engine: 383 4-bolt #638 block
Transmission: 700r4, corvette servo, 2200 stall
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt b-w, pbr discs
Hey Jetmeck thanks for the reply! Just thought about doing the same as you mentioned but wanted to check. There is no major chunks falling off or anything just totally rusty and I didn't want to put anything on them.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by w1964bgta
Hey Jetmeck thanks for the reply! Just thought about doing the same as you mentioned but wanted to check. There is no major chunks falling off or anything just totally rusty and I didn't want to put anything on them.

That'll clean them up nice and give the pads something to bite into. Just don't put any WD-40 on the rotors to keep them from rusting like a guy did in another thread !
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