limey940

I usually take my car for a drive after washing and make sure that i use the brakes to remove the thin layer of rust that appears as soon as ive finished washing the car.
However last time i washed the car i did not do this and now the wheels are of(with the tyres removed) in anticipation of compelting a wheel swap.
So my car has about 4 weeks of light rust on the rotors, and my question is will this come off when i drive the car again or is there soemthing i should do in the meantime, take a wire pad to the rotors for example?

many thanks

richc

It comes off my rotors.

am722

+1, should come right off on its own.

mdrums

Just drive it. Happens all the time in Florida where I am at.

dstrimbu

Use that brake pedal harder, and it'll disappear quickly... :-)

OCBen

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/209566-keeping-vented-disc-free-of-rust.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/374955-brake-disc-rust.html

JFScheck

Happens on my Porsches and Audi's - will come right off. Nothing like leaving your car at the Airport in Florida only to come back with nasty brakes

JMAGOLAN

Get PCCBs and your problem is solved!

Jerry

wetstuff

....or a humidifier. Mine do not. I don't drive in the rain or let it form as an aerosol in my garage.

ImaReallyCheapGuy

If you oil your rotors properly rust won't be a problem.......

Jim Sorensen

ImaReally CheapGuy: I know you are jesting, but as you can read from some questions on this board, others may believe you. Please be careful with what you say!

OCBen

I think you mean a dehumidifier.

George from MD

Just drive it. But here's a hint I employ- after washing I immediately hit the rotors with a yard blower. Water comes off and rotors don't get rusty if I don't drive it right away.

cole328

+1 to George

limey940

Thanks a lot guys, appreciate it. I do use the blower to dry the car after washing but in in Charleston, SC i think the humidity is just to high to get them completley dry with the wheels on.
imareallycheap guy - i always oil the rotors and have reduced unsprung weight by removing 3 of the lug nuts as well, it really helps