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Date:         Mon, 16 Aug 2004 18:07:57 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Syncro front rotor life expectance
Comments: To: Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20040816215154.10875.qmail@web13523.mail.yahoo.com>
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I'd suggest you don't do that. Truthfully the amount of rust that normally forms on the surface of rotors (or drums) in a few months isn't worth the risk of being unable to stop in time when you first drive your vehicle.

On Aug 16, 2004, at 5:51 PM, Malcolm Stebbins wrote:

> I am wondering; when I put my van to be for the winter, I just might > take off the front wheels and > spray (or wipe) the rotors with the Krown oil. Maybe even the rear > brake drums too.


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