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brake drum rust?

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Gcoop, Mar 7, 2013.

  1. Gcoop

    Gcoop Member

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    My c is about 5 1\2 months old now, and the rear brake drums are already covered in rust!
    Looks quite ugly
    Anyone else having this issue?
     
    #1 Gcoop, Mar 7, 2013
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  2. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

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    Most people don't think much about details... But people who do... Well that's why you're here at PriusChat.

    Specifically rusty rear brake drums in 2013? I thought all wheel disc brakes was standard? Wth?

    Anyways, no use playing victim, it's time to have fun... DIY-style.

    Pull those drums off and spray paint 'em... Or just start learning everything there is to know about: Upgrading rear brakes - ditch the drums! | PriusChat
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Mar 8, 2013
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    B2FiNiTY Active Member

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    Got a pic?
     
    #3 B2FiNiTY, Mar 8, 2013
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    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    4 wheel disc is standard on the full size... the C has rear drums on all models.
     
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    Drums have always gotten ugly with time. The difference is how revealing the newer wheels are.
     
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    FranklinS Ach crivens ye scunners!

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    I walked into the back room of a machine shop once that was "turning" brake drums.Over 30 drums and all rusty.
     
    #6 FranklinS, Mar 8, 2013
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    The drums on my wife's 05 Corolla were hideous after 105k miles. But you're right, the wheels can hide them relatively well.
     
    #7 Paul79UF, Mar 8, 2013
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    Imagine how they'd look in an area that uses road salt!
     
    #8 css28, Mar 8, 2013
  9. Gcoop

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    il post a few pics up later.( at work)
    i may have to paint em, as the rust really bugs me
     
    #9 Gcoop, Mar 13, 2013
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    Pull em and paint em :) honestly a flat black looks really good against an alloy rim. you almost don't notice the drum at all IMHO. When painting the outside of the drum make sure to use high temp paint it will last longer.
     
    #10 PriusConversionExpert, Mar 19, 2013
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