Surface rust doesn't require specialist intervention. Anyone can deal with it pretty easily, and Tesla even created a guide to help techs and owners maintain the health of the braking system.

Does rust on brakes really matter? Here's what you need to know about brake pad corrosion, and why you need to replace those rusty old brake pads.

Good techs will also take the time to remove any rust scaling on the edges of the brake rotors or drums. This total job usually takes two hours on the average vehicle for a four-wheel service.

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When you first apply the brakes, the pads pressing on the rust-covered rotors may cause a squeal for a few stops until the rust is worn off and then the sound will disappear.

Regular car maintenance includes replacing worn out rotors and brake pads. But you can't just throw away brake pads and rotors. Learn how to dispose of them.

It is discouraging to look through those fancy alloy wheels of your pride and joy to see rusted rotors, brakes that were nice and shiny when you parked the car. Rust can start to accumulate on the ...

The Honda dealer told us that the brake rotors had rusted over the winter and that to remove the build-up was not covered by warranty and would reduce the longevity of the rotors.

If the rotors are damaged, there is usually not enough meat for them to be machined. Without use, rotors rust, quickly if the weather is rainy or humid, and especially if the car is parked near ...