rotor rust

[frltsta11]

I have a '97 and every time it rains my rotors get a rusty look to them. Is this a common occurance and is it damaging to the brake pads?

 

[DRTH VTR]

discolored rotors

I get that when I wash my '97. It seems to go away after the first brake application. I have not noticed excessive wear or any other problem.
Jim B

 

[John & Donna]

The light rusting is normal. About the only thing it will cause is a little more brake dust when you apply the brakes the first time.

Ours has done it routinely, like after every car wash, without any adverse affects.

 

[Vettelt193]

i agree with above... completely normal... if you want the technical reason why I can share.... otherwise just don't worry about the rust