I know this isn't the Miata list, but it's my daily driver and my TR's are
in various stages of repair or disrepair if you take my wife's point of view
(I guess several of you have that problem, though she does tolerate it and
never says a word about not being able to get into the garage because of the
disassembled TR6, all the extra parts for it, and the TR3 parts). I
digress - I don't know what grade/formulation of steel Mazda used for the
rear rotors but they look like that every morning. Indications I got when I
was on their list is that it's normal for them. Anyway, if it IS just
surface rust I wouldn't worry.
Do be careful about the thickness though. Generally TR rotors won't take a
turning after many years of regular use.
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jeff McNeal
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2000 11:18 PM
To: Triumph List
Cc: Spitfire List
Subject: Rotors -- worth saving? Procedures?
Hello all... I'm in the process of a brake rebuild and it doesn't look like
the brakes have been used in quite awhile. I'm very green regarding this
stuff and looking at the rotors (see
http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/projects/front_wheel_right.jpg for a photo) I
noticed some very slight surface rust. My first inclination is to try and
save them by going over the surface with some steel wool or very fine grit
sandpaper to clean them up. Are there any reasons I shouldn't attempt this?
Would the brakes be fine if I just left them as is? Or am I asking for big
trouble and should simply purchase new rotors? Is there any special trick
to resurfacing them? THANKS in advance.
Jeff (San Diego)
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