Ok guys,

have you heard of this one? I have installed my new Rotora Rotors using new Ferodo DS2500 pads. I talked so Barrett (My uncle) nad he asked if I had cleaned the rotor hub assy. before I installed the new rotors. I said that I had put the anti-seize lube on it to make sure that it would not rust or freeze together.

He told me that if there was any rust, I would need to use scotch brite to remove it and not install any anti-seize on the surface. If I just put the anti-seize on it would not be true and I would need to replace the rotor hub assy. after a bit of time.

I did look at a number of posts and did not see anything that said to prep the surface or to use anti-seize between the rotor and hub assy.

He told me to take it all apart and remove the anti-seize and scotch brite the surfaces or I would be in trouble down the road.

Has anyone ever heard of this, or am I going to waste another hour doing pointless work?

I did look for a while on the board but did not find the answer to my question.
Any help or comments would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

-E

 

I did my rotors and didn't do what your uncle said. It's been over a year. I guess for me onl time will tell.

 

I've never had my pro brake installer use the anti-seize.

If the surface is properly grinded off smoothly, you shouldn't have problems.

That and don't overtighten your bolts.

I have rust on my rotors, never had problems taking them off without having anti-seize on there.

 

It is a good idea to clean the surface of the hub before installing new rotors. I have used anti-seize a couple of times and never had a problem with it. On the other hand I do not believe it had any affect with preventing the rotor from getting stuckered to the hub.