rusty rotors

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  1. DrSmith Member

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    Just washed my 06 gt and noticed that the rotors had rusted over the winter, does this wear off as the season goes on? how to stop this? I didn't use a car cover, or bubble, the car was next to my wife's crv with all that snow and salt. Any other mainers have this issue?
    thanks,
    Doc
    DrSmith, Apr 24, 2008
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    are you referring to the area that comes in contact with the pad?
    RedDaemon, Apr 26, 2008
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    hey Doc thats normal.....first time u use the brakes the rust will be gone.
    mustangford289, Apr 26, 2008
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    Thanks guys, yes it is where the pads hit the rotors. I kind of freaked, seeing that, I have been driving the car for a few weeks, and the rust is still there. This didn't happen last winter.
    be well,
    Doc
    DrSmith, Apr 28, 2008
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    WAIT a minute DOC

    If the rust is still there u have a problem...The face of the rotor should become rust free the first time the pads are applied to it....Now, there is about a 3/8 inch perimeter around the entire rotor that the pad does not contact....is that the rust you are writing about?
    mustangford289, Apr 28, 2008
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