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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: matchboy on 02 April 2014, 11:41

Title: Rusty Brake Discs
Post by: matchboy on 02 April 2014, 11:41
My discs (front and back) are covered in rust.  Is this normal?  Car is only 6 months old!  Looks a bit pants tbh when you look at it  :sad:
Title: Re: Rusty Brake Discs
Post by: Ross Detours on 02 April 2014, 11:43
It won't be rust. If the discs have been wet then you'll get an orange dust on them. Will rub off as soon as you drive a bit
Title: Re: Rusty Brake Discs
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 April 2014, 11:44
Do you mean the actual brake disc itself? If so, they all do that if the  car's been parked up for a while in the wet. A quick spin down the road and they'll be clean again.
If it's the hubs you are talking about, it's a common issue, right back to the MK5 and the only solution is paint them yourself!
Title: Re: Rusty Brake Discs
Post by: CraigW on 02 April 2014, 11:46
My discs (front and back) are covered in rust.  Is this normal?  Car is only 6 months old!  Looks a bit pants tbh when you look at it  :sad:

I have that as well Mark and it does look a bit sh!t but is usually is after I've washed the car. Usually when you drive off it does clear.
Title: Re: Rusty Brake Discs
Post by: matchboy on 02 April 2014, 15:46
Thanks guys.  Maybe I just need to give them a good wash!  Or get someone to do it for me  :grin:
Title: Re: Rusty Brake Discs
Post by: Ross Detours on 02 April 2014, 15:48
Thanks guys.  Maybe I just need to give them a good wash!

*facepalm* read the above comments.
Title: Re: Rusty Brake Discs
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 April 2014, 16:41
Thanks guys.  Maybe I just need to give them a good wash!

*facepalm* read the above comments.

 :grin:
Title: Re: Rusty Brake Discs
Post by: Mr Savage on 02 April 2014, 17:00
Haha :D All brake disks do it. Just drive down the road using your brakes now and then and it's fixed in seconds.