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brake look after rain (PICs)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ystasino, Dec 3, 2009.

  1. ystasino

    ystasino Active Member

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    I assume this is not the brake rust people speak of because of the extreme non-use of brakes.

    What is this?

    07, 31,000 miles
     

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  2. guru_del

    guru_del New Member

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    surface rust, drive around a little and break and when you are done stopping a few times it should be gone. Nothing to worry about if it all comes off after a few stops.
     
    #2 guru_del, Dec 3, 2009
  3. David Beale

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    Yes, looks normal. Should wipe off with application of the brakes. Pearl looks like that after I wash her.
     
    #3 David Beale, Dec 3, 2009
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    rust spots. Perfectly normal since we don't use the brakes very often. I see it all the time (because it rains on the west coast) and after washing the car. Just a quick wipe by braking in N (which is easier than braking hard in D lol) will clean it right off.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Dec 3, 2009
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    Hi Yastino,

    The flush hubcaps I made from the trim rings help with this a bunch.
     
    #6 donee, Dec 3, 2009
  7. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Mentioned already, but it happens and it's nothing to be overly concerned about.
     
    #7 Paradox, Dec 3, 2009
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