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whats the point of plating a rotor?

posted by  jvigiljr on  Mon Dec 27 09:00 CST 2004
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I have a dumb question for you guys. I am a mechanic myself, but have never heard a good answer for my question. Whats the point of cadmium plating a brake rotor if a brake pad is just going to wear that surface out? IS plating for people who live in humid or wet environments where road salts might rust away whats not plated? I can't see it any other way. Am i wrong?

Juan








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    Plating a rotor? Why?

    posted by  someone claiming to be Jed on  Tue Dec 28 00:43 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Also being a tech, WHO's doing this? I've never heard of it AND yes, makes no sense to me either.








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      Plating a rotor? Why?

      posted by  Larry P on  Tue Dec 28 03:08 CST 2004
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      Some rotors come plated so they won't rust in storage before installation. Simple and no coating to wash off.








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        On new rotors?

        posted by  someone claiming to be Jed on  Fri Dec 31 03:33 CST 2004 [RELATED]

        OK, seen that and it looks like a galvanized type coating material. Is THAT what he's talking about?








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    whats the point of plating a rotor?

    posted by  Lew on  Mon Dec 27 10:50 CST 2004
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    When I was in the navy, new people were sometimes sent for 10 fathoms of water line, or relative bearing grease. Could this be a similiar thing?







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