Chucksta

I just gave my 03 cab its first wash.

The brake discs have this awful rusty brown look on them!!! They didn't look like this before the wash.

Is this normal?

thanks

Chucksta

willard

Absolutely NORMAL.

Sun Ra

I assume you're kidding us Chuck. Why don't you get PCCB, they don't rust

Loren

NORMAL -- NORMAL -- NORMAL

Here is the TSB about it...

"911 (996)
4/02 4650

7/22/02

Binder Group 4, Running Gear

Corrosion on Brake Discs
Vehicle Type: 911 Carrera (996)/911 Carrera 4 (996)

Model Year: As of MY 1999 (X)

Concern: Corrosion on the brake discs.

Information: Due to inquiries regarding corroded brake discs, the following text will appear in the vehicle Owner's Manual as of Model Year 2003.

The following text can also be helpful when discussing corroded brake discs with customers.

To prevent corrosion of the brake discs, "brake them dry" before parking the car. Even though the brake discs consist of alloyed grey cast iron, they will unavoidably start to corrode if your car is parked for an extended period. The brakes will tend to "rub" as a result. The nature, extent and effects of corrosion depend on the amount of time the vehicle was parked, whether granular or liquid road salt was spread and whether grease dissolving agents were used in car washes. If the braking comfort is noticeably impaired, we recommend having the brake system checked by a Porsche dealer."

Chucksta

sorry guys... false alarm

after driving around all day the brakes are back to normal.

looks like it was just a thing layer of rust on the surface.

Fadz

I had the same problem, just stick to what Loren mentioned in his post and you will survive <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Stem

Loren, Would you send me your email address please. I have a question for you! Thanks, Stem

bobandjudy@attbi.com