nambiker

hi guys my car has been un-used for 2 weeks and all four rotors are covered in surface rust. do you think it will damage my pads?? or shall i take the wheels off and sand them down??

MarkB

It's normal, it won't damage your pads, just be aware there will be a bit of a noise when you use the brakes for the first few times.

Nothig to worry about though.

Fieldl

Yep it will be fine. Just driven my car for the 1st time in 4 weeks. I was amazed it even started. The brakes felt awful and sounded bad too. After 10 miles or so it was fine

nambiker

its just that i got new pads 2 weeks ago and didn't want to ruin them! the rotors dent look so strong with all that rust. thanks guys

AquilaEagle

Totally normal - but yes looks mad

mikey k

A tip if you are going to leave it parked up for a while. Park it in gear and leave the hand brake off. Rear pads can partially seize on to the rear rotors and cause caliper or rotor problems.

Both my S's suffered from this and the stealers love to quote for new rear pads and discs when they get scored.

nickrg3

I found that the non shiny 'rough' bit of the disk - ie the bit where the bolts stick out rusted up real bad which then run over the disk itself. Mine were real bad so I painted them with Hammerite black heat proof paint. Seriously worked well! Dried quick and stopped any rust from then onwards

euan

I used to do some heavy braking/left foot braking everytime I drove off in my car (traffic permitting) to stop the rust building up. Much worse if you park up when wet.

oss

3 days and my disks are red with rust

Richy123

I was started to get scared. Mine are more orange in colour though.