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Jun 11, 2008 | 11:38 AM

limey940

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Rust on Rotors question

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

Jun 11, 2008 | 11:42 AM

richc

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It comes off my rotors.

Jun 11, 2008 | 11:50 AM

am722

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It comes off my rotors.

+1, should come right off on its own.

Jun 11, 2008 | 11:50 AM

mdrums

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

Jun 11, 2008 | 01:23 PM

dstrimbu

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

Jun 11, 2008 | 01:27 PM

OCBen

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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

Jun 11, 2008 | 01:32 PM

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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

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Jun 11, 2008 | 02:03 PM

wetstuff

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

Jun 11, 2008 | 02:12 PM

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

Jun 11, 2008 | 02:22 PM

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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!

Jun 11, 2008 | 02:25 PM

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

I think you mean a dehumidifier.

Jun 11, 2008 | 04:14 PM

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George from MD

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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.

Jun 11, 2008 | 04:17 PM

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+1 to George

Jun 11, 2008 | 04:52 PM

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limey940

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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