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- Tue Mar 07, 2017 1:40 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Rust on Brakes - 3 Week Old Car
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12709
Re: Rust on Brakes - 3 Week Old Car
Thanks mate. We live in Brighton but we are quite far from the sea! Are you thinking that a clean with a jet wash & more use won't get rid? And that I should be quite firm with the dealers? Thanks in advance! I'm going with this reply from Dave, that looks very excessive corrosion. The car may h...
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:17 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello Everyone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2164
Hello Everyone
Hi All, Posted once already with a question but more of a general hello this time.... Recent owner of an N-Connecta 66 Plate in Knightshade with Comfort Pack + Heat Pack. First ever brand new car so every little thing concerns me - I'm worrier! :) Am sure will bug you all with silly questions - so b...
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:13 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Rust on Brakes - 3 Week Old Car
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12709
Re: Rust on Brakes - 3 Week Old Car
As already said, yes it is normal to get surface rust on the brake 'discs' (not pads). Mine can show rust like yours after just 2 days on the drive without use. Just one or two braking cycles clear the rust from the contact surface, and a little rain or a car wash clear the discoloration from the o...
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:41 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Rust on Brakes - 3 Week Old Car
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12709
Re: Rust on Brakes - 3 Week Old Car
Thanks both of you guys - appreciated. When I picked it up - they weren't like that at all!! It was all shiny and new. I don't particularly want all four wheels to look like this! :( I am going back to the dealer on Thursday (for another issue!) so I am going to mention this - I just don't think a 3...
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:03 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Rust on Brakes - 3 Week Old Car
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12709
Rust on Brakes - 3 Week Old Car
Hello all - newbie here so hoping you can help. Having taken delivery of a brand new N-Connecta - I was very surprised to find that my brake pads had seemingly started to rust... I have added a picture to this so should hopefully give an indication. This is the worse one - the others better but I re...