Just some information which may prove useful ...
I recenlty had my cambelt done, service and MOT by Motech. Whilst this was being done the brakes were bled and checked over and some corrosion on the inside surface of the front brake discs was reported. These were removed and cleaned up but I obviously asked the question as to why this would happen on such a low mileage car.
The following information was given and I provide it 'as is' with my experiences ...
It appears as though condensation collects more on the inside surface of the discs when the Vee is parked up for longer periods of time in the garage. This condensation causes the corrosion which can pit or reduce the discs normally smooth surface. Now my garage is not heated or anything like that so guess the temperature fluctuates quite a lot allowing condensation to form. It was recommended to me to either use the Vee more often or to use the brakes more heavily when I do to remove the surface corrosion. I went out the other night and did some 'brake tests' and the inside disc surface is nice and smooth so I will keep an eye on things. This may also be why sometimes the brakes haven't felt as good as they should in the past with the first few miles, they are now spot on but of course this may be due to the bleeding of the brakes and the fact my failry new red-stuff pads will have bedded in nicely :approve:
Maybe all you 'daily drivers' will say 'I told you so'
Martin
I recenlty had my cambelt done, service and MOT by Motech. Whilst this was being done the brakes were bled and checked over and some corrosion on the inside surface of the front brake discs was reported. These were removed and cleaned up but I obviously asked the question as to why this would happen on such a low mileage car.
The following information was given and I provide it 'as is' with my experiences ...
It appears as though condensation collects more on the inside surface of the discs when the Vee is parked up for longer periods of time in the garage. This condensation causes the corrosion which can pit or reduce the discs normally smooth surface. Now my garage is not heated or anything like that so guess the temperature fluctuates quite a lot allowing condensation to form. It was recommended to me to either use the Vee more often or to use the brakes more heavily when I do to remove the surface corrosion. I went out the other night and did some 'brake tests' and the inside disc surface is nice and smooth so I will keep an eye on things. This may also be why sometimes the brakes haven't felt as good as they should in the past with the first few miles, they are now spot on but of course this may be due to the bleeding of the brakes and the fact my failry new red-stuff pads will have bedded in nicely :approve:
Maybe all you 'daily drivers' will say 'I told you so'
Martin