What are these orange spots behind my rims?

[ktyure]

I recently purchased a new 09 vibe gt a week ago and I am now noticing that there are some orange spots behind my rim. I don't know much about cars, so I can't say what the item is but i'll guess it's the brakes? I was wondering if the orange spots are rust and if so what can i do to remove and prevent this? It has been raining every day since I purchased my car so maybe that is a factor? Any tips or information will help. Thanks.

[VforVIBE]

If it is indeed rust on the disk brake rotor, do not worry, this is normal and will go away after you apply the brakes.

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »If it is indeed rust on the disk brake rotor, do not worry, this is normal and will go away after you apply the brakes. ^^^This.If they are ON your rims, clay bar them. It should remove any oxidization.

[ktyure]

Thanks for the replies. I didn't know it was called a brake disc rotator. So you mean the next time I drive my car and I press on the brakes, the orange spots will come off? Thanks for the help. I was really worried.

[VforVIBE]

Quote, originally posted by ktyure »Thanks for the replies. I didn't know it was called a brake disc rotator. So you mean the next time I drive my car and I press on the brakes, the orange spots will come off? Thanks for the help. I was really worried. No worries I've seen Corvettes sitting on the dealer's lot after some rain with this same problem. Yes they should come off with normal driving.

[bodhi_tree777]

No worries. I just put new front brake rotors on, and its amazing how quickly they start to show rust.

[Whelan]

If your car sits in rain or damp, muggy conditions for a period of time with little use, rust will develop naturally on that part of the car. You may notice when you first use the brakes a couple of times they seem to have a rougher almost grind effect. It is the rust being removed, no worries, happens all the time.