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Old 10-22-2005, 09:20 AM
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rusted rotors

have an 02 e-320. is it normal for the rotors to rust? front rotors are badly rusted- over 90% of visual field of rotors is rusted. thanks for any input.
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Surface rust will form on the rotors if the vehicle sits for a while. Sometimes as short as a week. It comes off quickly after a few applications of brakes. This is normal.
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