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  1. 4th January 2006, 03:52 AM #1
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    Hi There

    Anybody else noticed that their brake disks get surface rust on them when you dont use your car for a few days.

    They also make a grinding noise the first few times I use them untill the surface of the disk becomes clear of rust.

    Or do I have a problem.:(

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  2. 4th January 2006, 04:30 AM #2
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    mine is the same Neil, and I maybe only don't use the car for about 2 days at the most.

    nothing to worry about..
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  3. 4th January 2006, 04:32 AM #3
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    Don't worry Neil they all do that Its because there made out of cast iron that they rust over so quick. Like you said the grinding noise is just the pads getting rid of the surface rust. :approve:
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  4. 4th January 2006, 04:45 AM #4
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    Easy fix: Drive your car more often.Job done!:approve:

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    quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

    Easy fix: Drive your car more often.Job done!:approve:
    At least when I do drive I dont drive like an old granny like you.
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  6. 4th January 2006, 08:46 AM #6
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    fight fight fight fight :blackeye::blackeye::approve:
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    quote:Originally posted by craigd

    fight fight fight fight :blackeye::blackeye::approve:
    ROFLMAO

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