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doc1969z28 · 04-28-2014, 05:45 PM

Hello, I purchased a new 2013 Camaro ZL1 seven months ago. The car has less then 1,100 miles on it. I keep this car in my garage for the most part, but it has been rained on a few times. My problem is that the rear rotor hats are rusting really bad. This is really embarrassing as I go to Camaro shows and have another one coming up soon. This is my fifth new generation 5 Camaro that I have purchased new. It is also the most expensive at close to $ 62,000. Has anyone else had this problem ? Please advise.

revo1059 · 04-28-2014, 06:12 PM

I painted my hats with black caliper paint. Matches my black rims better and no rust issues.

ZMEnow · 04-28-2014, 06:57 PM

I get a little rust after spraying the wheels for cleaning after rinsing, but its just on the brake surface area, and cleans up as soon as I use the brakes. I have no rust in the lug area, or vent area, but I dont use in the rain..

mgm · 04-28-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by doc1969z28

Hello, I purchased a new 2013 Camaro ZL1 seven months ago. The car has less then 1,100 miles on it. I keep this car in my garage for the most part, but it has been rained on a few times. My problem is that the rear rotor hats are rusting really bad. This is really embarrassing as I go to Camaro shows and have another one coming up soon. This is my fifth new generation 5 Camaro that I have purchased new. It is also the most expensive at close to $ 62,000. Has anyone else had this problem ? Please advise.

Mine has this issue. This I have heard is a known issue with many 5th generation Camaros. I have also heard that starting with the 2014s (not sure about the ZL1 though) they have fixed the issue by using a different material for the rotors. I was thinking of trying to get new rotors under warranty but like someone stated above I am going to just paint mine for now where it is rusting and see what happens.

2014CamaroZL1 · 04-28-2014, 08:08 PM

I have a 2014 and my rear rotor hubs are rusty.
I bought some silver brake paint, but have not used it yet.
Now that the weather is warmer, application is imminent.

2012-1822 · 04-28-2014, 08:24 PM

Can someone post a pic of this please.

hairtrigger · 04-28-2014, 08:55 PM

My rear rotor hubs were painted silver at the factory and have no rust after more than a year and 3500km

ZMEnow · 04-28-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hairtrigger

My rear rotor hubs were painted silver at the factory and have no rust after more than a year and 3500km

Yep same here..

AZ2SSRS · 04-28-2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by doc1969z28

Hello, I purchased a new 2013 Camaro ZL1 seven months ago. The car has less then 1,100 miles on it. I keep this car in my garage for the most part, but it has been rained on a few times. My problem is that the rear rotor hats are rusting really bad. This is really embarrassing as I go to Camaro shows and have another one coming up soon. This is my fifth new generation 5 Camaro that I have purchased new. It is also the most expensive at close to $ 62,000. Has anyone else had this problem ? Please advise.

I had the exact same problem with my ZL1 right off the lot. Both rotor hats were totally rusted with just 23 miles on the vehicle. Dealer planned
to replace but repair was denied by GM regional rep as normal wear. Escalated to GM executive offices which ultimately resulted in replacement of both rear rotor hats as one time "GM Customer Enthusiasm" repair. Good luck!

charlietuna · 04-28-2014, 10:53 PM

Same issue with mine. I had them replaced under warranty and my second set are beginning rust. Mine has never seen rain and I am a OCD detailer that cleans regularly and uses compressed air to dry.

el ess A · 04-30-2014, 12:08 PM

Clear coat them if you want. Better than rust and they'll look stock. Or paint them.

Don't see what's so hard about this.

Highland Ranger · 04-30-2014, 12:16 PM

I noticed that my fronts are black and rears are silver, but no rust as yet.

1BLWN/LE · 06-08-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by revo1059

I painted my hats with black caliper paint. Matches my black rims better and no rust issues.

I have rust on my rears as well. Did you prep the rotor hat first before just putting paint on it or did you just simply paint over it?
Also what exact paint did you use?
Thanks

diverkr · 06-08-2014, 02:43 PM

I looked at a brand new ZL1 oh the dealer lot that had rusty rear rotor hats. Salesman said they would not replace them. Bought mine somewhere else!

04-28-2014, 05:45 PM	#1
doc1969z28 Drives: 2013 Victory Red Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsville, NJ Posts: 53 View My Garage	Zl1 rear rotor hat rust. Hello, I purchased a new 2013 Camaro ZL1 seven months ago. The car has less then 1,100 miles on it. I keep this car in my garage for the most part, but it has been rained on a few times. My problem is that the rear rotor hats are rusting really bad. This is really embarrassing as I go to Camaro shows and have another one coming up soon. This is my fifth new generation 5 Camaro that I have purchased new. It is also the most expensive at close to $ 62,000. Has anyone else had this problem ? Please advise.

04-28-2014, 08:24 PM	#6
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Can someone post a pic of this please. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

04-28-2014, 08:55 PM	#7
hairtrigger Drives: 69 Chevelle SS396 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Posts: 700	My rear rotor hubs were painted silver at the factory and have no rust after more than a year and 3500km __________________

04-28-2014, 10:53 PM	#10
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	Same issue with mine. I had them replaced under warranty and my second set are beginning rust. Mine has never seen rain and I am a OCD detailer that cleans regularly and uses compressed air to dry. __________________ Laus Deo

04-30-2014, 12:08 PM	#11
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,573	Clear coat them if you want. Better than rust and they'll look stock. Or paint them. Don't see what's so hard about this. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

04-28-2014, 06:12 PM	#2
revo1059 Drives: Black 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Buffalo Grove Posts: 433	I painted my hats with black caliper paint. Matches my black rims better and no rust issues.

04-28-2014, 06:57 PM	#3
ZMEnow Drives: ZL1, 2013, tri-coat-red, manual Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,607	I get a little rust after spraying the wheels for cleaning after rinsing, but its just on the brake surface area, and cleans up as soon as I use the brakes. I have no rust in the lug area, or vent area, but I dont use in the rain..

04-28-2014, 08:08 PM	#5
2014CamaroZL1 Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 712	I have a 2014 and my rear rotor hubs are rusty. I bought some silver brake paint, but have not used it yet. Now that the weather is warmer, application is imminent.

04-30-2014, 12:16 PM	#12
Highland Ranger Drives: 2014 CRT Convertible ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NW NJ Posts: 377	I noticed that my fronts are black and rears are silver, but no rust as yet.

06-08-2014, 02:43 PM	#14
diverkr Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 33	I looked at a brand new ZL1 oh the dealer lot that had rusty rear rotor hats. Salesman said they would not replace them. Bought mine somewhere else!