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Hi,

did anyone ever hear of Balo Rotors?
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=996-351-405-01-M5&catalog_description=Front%20Brake%20Rotor%2C%20 Left%2C%20Boxster%20S%20(2000-04)%2C%20Each

They are a reputable German brand. Long-time OE supplier to BMW and now also to Porsche.

At that price, the "hat" portion of the rotor is probably not coated with an anti-corrosion paint. Plan on painting the "hat" with a high-temp paint before installation or you will have unsightly rust to look at every day.

Zimmerman has "coated" hats, but do cost more than Balo.

Great, thanks.

Any recommendation what paint to use?
Do I get this in any hardware store?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Lucky

Most aftermarket rotors have anti-rust coating on them... but the problem is it all comes off after a year of winter driving. Ask me how I know this.

If you don't paint the hat, it's going to rust, which in turn the rust will get to your wheels.

I keep hearing all zimmermann rotor hats are now painted, but have yet to see any photos or have it stated on the product page of any online stores.