Rusty Brake Rotors

[richmarquis@gmail.com]

Hi Everyone,

I just picked up a 1999 911 standard coupe. Sat for about a year in San Diego outside under a tarp.

The seller drove it a few times in so many days around the block. The car rolls and stops but has heavy rust on the rotors. The brake wear light is now on.

Any suggestions.

Thanks

[rb101]

As soon as you stop a few times, the rust will be off the working part of the rotors. Since the brake wear light is on, for your safety and everyone you may run into, I'd very soon inspect and replace the worn parts (pads, rotors and sensors).

Rick

Edited October 14, 2009 by rb101

[Orient Express]

The brake pad wear light might be on because the pads are worn down, or one of the brake pad sensors might have been damaged from the corrosion buildup on the rotors. Never the less, a visual inspection of all 4 axles is in order.

[soverystout]

Don't forget to change the oil, check for flat spots in the tires and if so replace, hope and pray that the IMS bearing wasn't corroded from sitting for so long.

Also fill it up with fresh premium and you may want to replace the fuel filter. It's crying shome to let these cars sit outside unused for so long. Or unused period for that matter.