I’m not disputing that you sometimes can brake to get off rust
but if your brakes are getting rust on them from a lack of use, quite simply you’re not going to be wearing them out to the point they need to be replaced
Brake disks that are rusted will not serve their function as a safety device when it’s needed. Furthermore unused disks can warp, leading to early wear on the pads. Rusted disks absolutely must be replaced, especially in places where seasonal corrosion is commonplace (e.g. in snowy places that use road salt in the winter).
Now look up threads for the Bolt EV/EUV, or just search “bolt EV brake rotor rust.” On the very first Bolt EV forum result I got, one responder mentioned not noticing rust, while the next one pointed out that they lived in California and that OP was in Canada. Road salt will absolutely do a number on exposed elements, which includes the brakes.
I’m not disputing that you sometimes can brake to get off rust
but if your brakes are getting rust on them from a lack of use, quite simply you’re not going to be wearing them out to the point they need to be replaced
You will fail the yearly inspection here if there is too much rust on your brakes.
Also, at some point that rust will cause grooves in your brake rotor and they need to be replaced.
Brake disks that are rusted will not serve their function as a safety device when it’s needed. Furthermore unused disks can warp, leading to early wear on the pads. Rusted disks absolutely must be replaced, especially in places where seasonal corrosion is commonplace (e.g. in snowy places that use road salt in the winter).
Ok thanks, but this is not a common issue for EV drivers
These are things I know from first hand experience. Talk to any EV mechanic in Canada, they will tell you the same thing.
feel free to provide the stats on how many brake pads for ev’s are being replaced every day
No. The burden of proof is on you.
https://www.reddit.com/r/electricvehicles/comments/1agr1tw/ev_brakes_last_longer/
All the “what maint’s do you do on an EV” I’ve read are like tyres + some other bits and bobs I can’t remember
Now look up threads for the Bolt EV/EUV, or just search “bolt EV brake rotor rust.” On the very first Bolt EV forum result I got, one responder mentioned not noticing rust, while the next one pointed out that they lived in California and that OP was in Canada. Road salt will absolutely do a number on exposed elements, which includes the brakes.
do you think the average ev driver around the world is worried about road salt?
Actually, it is.