Brake "scraping" noise upon 5 months of not driving Freelander

[adriennereynolds]

I didn't drive my 2004 Land Rover Freelander for approximately 5 months. Stupidly, I didn't even start it regularly. I wasn't thinking.... Of course, the battery died and is beyond the point of jumpability. This is a minor problem - I'll just buy it a new battery. THE BIGGER PROBLEM, and my question: when I did have it jumped (quickly died again), I drove it around the block and noticed a scratching sound when I hit the brakes (which otherwise seemed to work fine). The truck had been running fine when I last drove it (many months ago), so I can't imagine that this would be "worn down brake pads." Have you seen this before on cars that have not been driven for a long time? What could it be, what can I expect when I take it to the shop, and how much money do you think I am looking at???? THANK YOU! Please email me if you've seen this before or can help give me an idea of what to expect at the shop.

[leadfoot]

Yes, that happens, but should correct itself after a few brake applications. The brake rotors develop a film of rust in a few weeks. Applying the brakes will clean them. Can you see the rotors? Do they look clean and shiny?

[adriennereynolds]

THANK YOU FOR THE RESPONSE. That'd be great news if this isn't ANOTHER expensive fix.

Can't see the Rotors -- too snowy in miserable Boston. Will look as soon as this weather passes.