Found Rust Already

ridsama · 10-14-2009, 07:09 PM

So it's been snowing in Calgary for a few days now, light snow but they stack up. Anyways, when I was getting rims and tires changed for winter, I noticed there's already rust! After taking off my OEM rim/tire, there is a cylinder bar, it's around the end of this bar (sorry not a car expert so don't know the name of that spot). Any one seen that? I forgot to take a pic of it. Oh and this is my first winter, last winter it was stored in garage.

Yuzi · 10-14-2009, 07:43 PM

although not sure where u talking about, but is the cylinder bar you talking about a shock strut? Did you try cleaning that off?

ridsama · 10-14-2009, 08:18 PM

Not sure? It looks like it's holding the brake pad. Also it's where the rim goes?

Yuzi · 10-14-2009, 10:40 PM

I guess you're referring the brake disc and caliper. It's is normal to have rust formation when it's been wet. Coz the brake disc and inside caliper are made with raw materials without special coating to protect them. It's just the natural physically properties of metal. They will be gone after a decent city driving in a dry sunny =)

EngPhys09 · 10-14-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ridsama

So it's been snowing in Calgary for a few days now, light snow but they stack up. Anyways, when I was getting rims and tires changed for winter, I noticed there's already rust! After taking off my OEM rim/tire, there is a cylinder bar, it's around the end of this bar (sorry not a car expert so don't know the name of that spot). Any one seen that? I forgot to take a pic of it. Oh and this is my first winter, last winter it was stored in garage.

It's the HUB. Mine had it too. Its steel/iron and hence rusts.

Not an issue

M3Newbie88 · 10-14-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EngPhys09

It's the HUB. Mine had it too. Its steel/iron and hence rusts.

Not an issue

Same... sucks.. wish it didnt..

ridsama · 10-15-2009, 12:34 AM

Thanks for all the info guys! I learned something!

radorotrex · 10-15-2009, 10:50 AM

I wouldn't worry about any rust under the car on drive shafts, hubs, control arms, etc. Just make sure everytime you take your car for a wash, spray under the car and the wheel wells. If you see rust on your paint then that is another issue.

Have fun driving the 1er in the Calgary winters!

10-14-2009, 07:09 PM	#1
ridsama Private 4 Rep 78 Posts Drives: '08 AW 135i M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (0)	Found Rust Already So it's been snowing in Calgary for a few days now, light snow but they stack up. Anyways, when I was getting rims and tires changed for winter, I noticed there's already rust! After taking off my OEM rim/tire, there is a cylinder bar, it's around the end of this bar (sorry not a car expert so don't know the name of that spot). Any one seen that? I forgot to take a pic of it. Oh and this is my first winter, last winter it was stored in garage.
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Yuzi Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 249 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	although not sure where u talking about, but is the cylinder bar you talking about a shock strut? Did you try cleaning that off? __________________ Currently driving 2003 HONDA S2000 128i \| Jet Black \| Premium package \| Sport package \| 18" Style 263 \| 6MT \| Injen Intake \| BMS PowerBox \|SOLD
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ridsama Private 4 Rep 78 Posts Drives: '08 AW 135i M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (0)	Not sure? It looks like it's holding the brake pad. Also it's where the rim goes?
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Yuzi Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 249 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	I guess you're referring the brake disc and caliper. It's is normal to have rust formation when it's been wet. Coz the brake disc and inside caliper are made with raw materials without special coating to protect them. It's just the natural physically properties of metal. They will be gone after a decent city driving in a dry sunny =) __________________ Currently driving 2003 HONDA S2000 128i \| Jet Black \| Premium package \| Sport package \| 18" Style 263 \| 6MT \| Injen Intake \| BMS PowerBox \|SOLD
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10-15-2009, 12:34 AM	#7
ridsama Private 4 Rep 78 Posts Drives: '08 AW 135i M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the info guys! I learned something!
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10-15-2009, 10:50 AM	#8
radorotrex Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 09 135i Cabrio / 08 M3 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (1)	I wouldn't worry about any rust under the car on drive shafts, hubs, control arms, etc. Just make sure everytime you take your car for a wash, spray under the car and the wheel wells. If you see rust on your paint then that is another issue. Have fun driving the 1er in the Calgary winters!
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