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Re: Brake Rotor Surface Rust WWYD
Posted to Shop Management Forum on 2/1/2012 4 Replies

Zinc isn't used on any OE rotors that I know of. Most of the OE coatings are either Geomet or similar.

We've done some testing and zinc plating has it's downsides. it doesn't necessarily wear off of the friction surface, but instead melts off of the friction... Login to read more.

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