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Brake Drum Rust

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BettyAnne2.0, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. Jan 23, 2021 at 12:39 PM
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    BettyAnne2.0

    BettyAnne2.0 [OP] Member

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    Bought 2020 Tacoma 1 year ago. Today I noticed brake drum rust especially drivers side rear. Is this normal on something so new only 6K miles garage parked? No noticeable issues accept appearance...

    thanks in advance!
     
  2. Jan 23, 2021 at 12:43 PM
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    Bravo64

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    Pretty normal.
    Mine got real bad so I took a wire wheel to them and re-painted with high-temp bbq grill paint in a spray can. Have not had any rust since then.
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2021 at 2:30 PM
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    Tigris99

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    Yeap completely normal especially if you have ever driven in the rain.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    Chew

    Chew Not so well known user

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    Any uncoated steel will rust,,,, unless it's stainless, and still lower grades will show some
     
  5. Jan 23, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    tommygs3

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    i wired brush brake caliper and drums, used high quality caliper paint and i was all set...
     

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