Hub Centric rings with brakes

[jp9901]

I just swapped out my wheels from the stock BD steelies to some KMC wheels and noticed that the brake rotors aren't secured by the wheel hub. I suppose I am not the best mechanic but the brakes seemed to wiggle a bit when I put on the new wheels (not exactly confidence inspiring). I also had to put a Hub centric ring on there.

I was curious if anyone knew of a ring that could be hardmounted to the wheel hub using its bolt that may secure the brake rotors a little better as well. Maybe I am just being paranoid though.

I would also note I found quite a bit of rust residue on the front of my brake rotors, unsure that its an issue but its frustrating on a new vehicle with only 2k miles.

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[rtaylor]

I wouldn't worry about it. Rust is normal and the lug nuts and wheel will secure the rotor.

 

[JScheier]

The majority of American made vehicles do not have a rotor retaining bolt. European cars do as it is part of their government requirements. Just for fun, I can tell you I've had to drill those damn bolts out of various BMWs over the years do to rust or improper installation (torquing the bejesus out of them). The six lugs will hold that rotor in place just fine.

On the rust, OEM rotors are iron, so they will rust. If it bothers you, pull them, clean them and use a rust inhibitor / paint wherever the pads do not make contact with the rotor. Usually the outer edge where the vanes pull/push air and the rotor hat (surface that the wheel bolts to). If you are really neurotic, you can buy aftermarket rotors that are zinc plated which will keep some/most of the rust at bay. The rotor surface (where the pads contact the rotor) should not be painted and will show signs of rust if they get wet. Will be removed magically the first time you apply the brakes.

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