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Old 05-01-2006, 07:45 AM
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Default Re: Rusty Wheels and Glue Spots

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Originally Posted by Kinadorm
From the replies it looks like the rust in the center of the wheel is typical. Anyone know why that is? I haven't run into this on any other car.
I've seen it on every car I've ever had. It'll form a good layer of rust, then that'll protect the metal below it. The wheel hub is cast steel--it's the "drum" of the drum brakes. The parts that matter will be scraped clean by the brake pads.
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