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Re:Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than ... by chakintosh on Thursday July 24, 2025 @07:28AM (#44669448)
On both my Volvo PHEVs I often look at the brake discs and find them rusty from the amount of regen braking. it almost completely eliminates conventional braking unless it's for collision avoidance.
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Re:Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than ... by dboreham on Thursday July 24, 2025 @09:14AM (#44670301)
My EV turns regenerative braking off for the first use of brakes after beginning a journey, to avoid the rusting disc syndrome.
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Re:Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than ... by masklinn on Thursday July 24, 2025 @11:40AM (#44672056)
What car brand is it? I've read that Audi and Porsche do that.

Also is it only pedal braking? Or does it "fake" things out if you use one-pedal driving?

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Re:Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than ... by tkj922 on Thursday July 24, 2025 @10:43AM (#44671317)
So your primary and emergency brake system elements are rusty and that is now somehow a good thing?
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Re:Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than ... by michaelcampbell on Saturday July 26, 2025 @02:17PM (#44695978)
Brake rotors will noticeably rust overnight if left in wet conditions.
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