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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kmkopp2011, Apr 15, 2019.

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Apr 15, 2019 at 4:16 PM

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Just noticed all this rust on the rear drums of my 2012 Tacoma, not sure if I should be concerned or not...

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Rear rotor? Congrats on your first post to TacomaWorld. You're going to love it here!

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I’m thinking you mean rear drum, bro-tato chip

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Thanks, I just got this Tacoma last fall. I have to admit I’m not the most educated with vehicles but really want to learn. I just noticed all this rust located behind both of my rear wheels, not sure if I should be concerned the truck has ran perfect so far.

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Don't worry about it if you paint is it probably will burn off any way.

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kmkopp2011[OP] said: ↑

Thanks, I just got this Tacoma last fall. I have to admit I’m not the most educated with vehicles but really want to learn. I just noticed all this rust located behind both of my rear wheels, not sure if I should be concerned the truck has ran perfect so far.
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Welcome aboard.
This is the perfect place to learn about your truck as long as you can weed through all the BS. Like @whatstcp said above, remove the wheels, wire brush and treat then paint. I'd recommend a rust converting primer followed by a brake component specific paint (high heat tolerant). Rust on the rear drums is normal and unavoidable, but I try to stay ahead of it whenever I can. It also depends on where you're located. Snow/salt belt and it's going to get a lot worse than that. Dry southwest and you're right on par with every other car on the road. It'll most likely come back, but add it to your regular maintenance and you should be way ahead of any one else on the road.

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kmkopp2011[OP] said: ↑

Thanks, I just got this Tacoma last fall. I have to admit I’m not the most educated with vehicles but really want to learn. I just noticed all this rust located behind both of my rear wheels, not sure if I should be concerned the truck has ran perfect so far.
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Not a big deal unless you are one that prefers looks over gettin it done. Drums are a consumable item, the bigger question is, how much rust is under the truck?

Drums are about 30-100 bucks a side depending on who you buy through. Personally, I would not worry bout it. The frame on the other hand......

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Not a big deal unless you are one that prefers looks over gettin it done. Drums are a consumable item, the bigger question is, how much rust is under the truck?

Drums are about 30-100 bucks a side depending on who you buy through. Personally, I would not worry bout it. The frame on the other hand......
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I had heard about rusty frames for the little bit older models than the 2012. I think mine is in decent shape? Thoughts?

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I had heard about rusty frames for the little bit older models than the 2012. I think mine is in decent shape? Thoughts?
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It's in "decent" shape, but rust is like cancer: untreated it will grow and spread.

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that's not too bad, but without care it can get pretty bad relatively quickly. Would be a good idea to get a $9 angle grinder from harbor freight, a faceshield, some wire wheels, wire brushes, and start brushing that loose rust off and follow up with POR15 or any other paint for rust. You don't have to do it all in one weekend either. I did my frame in thirds. Started on the back third rear wheels area one weekend, then the middle, and then front (which has a bunch of nook and crannies so takes a bit of fandangling). Be sure to check the inside of your frame, it is a c shape and that's where the steel likes to rust since it doesn't get sprayed off ever.

also, still not sure where you are from, but if winters are harsh with salt on roads, start thinking about buying and using some sort of fluid film product when it starts getting cold, and rinsing the frame thoroughly every spring at least.

@Unchained 5150 and @Mully both have well taken care of frames
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Don't worry about it if you paint is it probably will burn off any way.
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If you use the right paint, it wont. Ive used duplicolor ceramic caliper paint on mine. Its held up great for 7 months so far.

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Awesome thanks for the suggestions. I will get torched in this forum for not knowing basic things lol but hey gotta learn sometime.

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that's not too bad, but without care it can get pretty bad relatively quickly. Would be a good idea to get a $9 angle grinder from harbor freight, a faceshield, some wire wheels, wire brushes, and start brushing that loose rust off and follow up with POR15 or any other paint for rust. You don't have to do it all in one weekend either. I did my frame in thirds. Started on the back third rear wheels area one weekend, then the middle, and then front (which has a bunch of nook and crannies so takes a bit of fandangling). Be sure to check the inside of your frame, it is a c shape and that's where the steel likes to rust since it doesn't get sprayed off ever.

also, still not sure where you are from, but if winters are harsh with salt on roads, start thinking about buying and using some sort of fluid film product when it starts getting cold, and rinsing the frame thoroughly every spring at least.

@Unchained 5150 and @Mully both have well taken care of frames
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@Unchained 5150 and myself are OCD on steroids. My wife says "You don't need to be able eat off your motor"... Good luck OP.

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If you use the right paint, it wont. Ive used duplicolor ceramic caliper paint on mine. Its held up great for 7 months so far.
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I would say the biggest issue with Tacoma drums is getting them off when the thing has 150K+ on it. Please don't tell me how to get them off I already know mine got anti seize at about 5K. Good luck with getting plaint to stay on them if there is even the slight bit of rust.

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Brake dust is highly corrosive. They will rust away pretty fast.

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Just noticed all this rust on the rear rotors of my 2012 Tacoma, not sure if I should be concerned or not...

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You are completely fine. This shit happens, doesnt affect the performance of your braking in the least. You can leave it or paint it if its too much of an eye-sore for you. Just make sure you dont get paint on the inside of the drum.

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