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I am just starting to rebuild my AH 3000, and have got new brake rotors. As the front end will be one of the first things to go on and it will take me several years to finish the rebuild, does anyone have recommendations as to what I can do to stop the rotors going rusty. I don't wnat to have a rebuilt vehicle and then have to strip the rotors off to get them turned. I also know you are not meant to put oil on them.
 
Well Neils,The best thing I can think of at the moment is to leave the rotors packed in their original state and install them after the car is about finished. The stub axels can be wrapped up in oil/grease soaked rags to prevent their rustng. Store the rotors in doors away from the elements.---Fwiw---Keoke
 
I have heard of using a light coat of water base varnish (as it wood preserving varnish). I was told you don't have to remove it. Just drive slow and apply the breaks for a few feet.
 
Might be ok for short term storage TH,but I don't think it would hold up under long term storage in the east coast {PA} environment and the pressure of the pads on it.???---Keoke
 
Hello Neils. Good luck with your restoration. Somewhere I read a great article on restoring vehicles that listed a type of sequence or order of restoration. I remember the article saying to do the hydraulics (including brakes) last. Unless of course if your going to do a rolling restoration then it would be wise to start with the brakes. They do look so pretty (the rotors, hubs) mounted on the car, I hated to put on the wheels.
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Neils,

My local Ace Hardware carries the Bull Frog line of rust inhibitors. You can read about the products here
https://www.bull-frog.com/products/index.php

I think the Bull Frog emitters will work the best but you can also find dehumidifier crystals at Home Depot and the like. You open the top of the small tub and place it in a sealed bag or container with the rotors. Another rust stopper is Jasco metal conditioner (also found at Home Depot) which you can wipe on clean or rusted metal to protect it. Not sure if this will have any residuals that will effect the brakes though.

-- o.k. I just reread your original request which mentions that you want to install the rotors. I would still use the Bull Frog emitters inside a heavy duty trash bag that is placed over the hub/rotor/suspension assembly and sealed with tape.

Cheers,
John
 
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