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    Rust on Brake Disc

    I detailed my R8, looks great. Any way I can get rid of the rust marks on the brake discs?
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    Re: Rust on Brake Disc

    Quote Originally Posted by mosh View Post
    I detailed my R8, looks great. Any way I can get rid of the rust marks on the brake discs?
    Sure - install the "Audi ceramic carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) composite brakes with monobloc alloy Brembo calipers."
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    Re: Rust on Brake Disc

    a few secs after you pull away the rust should be gone....
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    Re: Rust on Brake Disc

    Yep, for me they're gone after a slight bit of braking and then they look shiney as ever

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    Re: Rust on Brake Disc

    Quote Originally Posted by mosh View Post
    I detailed my R8, looks great. Any way I can get rid of the rust marks on the brake discs?
    just drive it it will go a way
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    Re: Rust on Brake Disc

    Try not to squirt water into the rotors when washing. They will hold water -
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