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Old 08-27-2006, 06:57 PM
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I have a question about my brake rotors. They are getting spots of rust on them but it's only an 05 with 15000 on it and the car is usually under a roof when im not driving it. Is this normal? If not what should I do?
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Old 08-27-2006, 07:13 PM
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My car had 413 miles on it, and it has rust on the rotors. Open, untreated metal will rust when it gets damp in less than 24 hours.
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Old 08-27-2006, 07:13 PM
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It's normal.

If the rotors freak you out, then you definitely don't want to look under the car at the rear end or at the crank pulley.
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Old 08-27-2006, 07:51 PM
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If your talking about the area where the brake pads hit then it is perfectly normal to see light rust there even after washing. Take it for a drive and the first time you apply the brakes the rust is gone...
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Old 08-27-2006, 08:11 PM
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Sonic ur exactly right, as soon I I drove for 3 minutes and looked it was gone. Thanks, I'm paranoid about my precious I want to keep her in prestine condition.
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Old 08-28-2006, 12:08 AM
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Your welcome and I know exactly how you feel…
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Old 08-28-2006, 04:24 AM
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get nickel plated rotors and they wont rust.
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