I picked up my 2010 SH-AWD Tech 6MT and the first order of business was to get rid of those nasty, rusty calipers. Here are some pics.

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After:











I didn't have time to do the brake disks... that will be done next time...

 

did you use spray or brush on? did you take brake pads off or masked off with tape?

 

Spray on... all disassembled... do it right or go home.. right... .

 

I'm surprised as I heard it was an issue with the 2009's but not the 2010's. I have no rust on my 2010?

Came out real nice. Looks much better.

 

Thank you, I like it too.

This is an issue with all Honda/Acura brakes... I haven't seen a single one that wouldn't rust in a cold climate after one winter. That's why I figured I should do it right away.

It is actually good that I did it cause I fixed the brake pads at the same time. Another known problem with Honda brakes, is that the pain/film on the brake pads rusts away and causes the pads to stick within the metal stainless steel brackets (caliper side). Mine were bad, the movement was restricted to a point that the pads weren't freely moving in the caliper. I actually had to tap the pads out of the brackets. In the long run this could cause judder and premature or excessive pad wear sine the pads are not retreating and remaining in contact with the rotor. My car only has 41k KM, and still lots of pad material left so better fix it now before it causes other issues and gets more expensive.

 

Why didn't you spray the rotators as well?

 

Too much masking, didn't have time... that will come as well.

 

You don't have to tape the portion of the rotator you don't want painted, since it will come right off after applying the brakes. Spray the whole thing and only the portion the brakes don't contact (rusted parts) will stay painted.

 

If you do that you will change the seating of your pads to the rotors, potentially causing uneven wear and high and low spots on the rotor and pads... not a good idea.

 

Hm, I might have overlooked that! I'll check my brakes/pads next time I rotate the tires.