I just went to check out my Tesla predelivery and saw rust inside the wheel hubs. Tesla say this is "extremely normal". I am concerned that if rust is showing pre-delivery , what will it be like in 12 months. Not to mention that Australian consumer law sets minimum standards of "acceptable quality" which includes new cars bring delivered free from rust. What to do?
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If you are referring to "Inside the Wheel Hubs" as being the Brake Discs themselves... then I'd expect there to be some surface rust on these and that it would disappear after driving for a small distance.
Do you have any pictures?
The brake rotors are steel and were recently exposed to a salty trip on a ship across the ocean; some rust is to be expected. The brakes will clear it off the first time you drive it.
This is 100% common and not an issue at all.
Reminds me of the other poster who was worried about the water dripping from the AC unit.
Reminds me of the other poster who was worried about the water dripping from the AC unit.
It'll also happen each and every time you wash the car. 'Tis the nature of steel.
Normal mate, most steel has some % content of iron and will develop surface rust.. Wash a brand new AMG and you'll be surprised how much rust forms in a short period..
Wouldn't advise giving anybody at Tesla the "consumer Law" speech, you'll just look silly.
If you want to avoid it for whatever reason..drive the car after being washed for a few minutes.
Wouldn't advise giving anybody at Tesla the "consumer Law" speech, you'll just look silly.
If you want to avoid it for whatever reason..drive the car after being washed for a few minutes.
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All steel is, by definition, an alloy of iron. So you're right; the surface rust is normal on brake discs and often on axles.
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Modified thread title to be less click baiting by adding “on brake rotors“.
If the OP believes that the rust exists somewhere other than the brake rotors please provide some photographic evidence and I will review the thread title.
And don't spray them with oil or any other protectant which will reduce the effectiveness or the brakes.
And after that wash if you dont use the brakes immediately and let the car (any brand) sit for a few days is horrendous. Cleans up quickly though.
Tesla OEM parts mostly come with grey coating, my stock brake sits outdoor for 2 years and almost zero rust.
Most of the aftermarket rotors [like image below] will rust after car wash or heavy rain.
You need to use brush/sand it down, then apply high-temp protective paint (not on the contact surface). I have white rim, and have less brown ugly rust after painted.
Most of the aftermarket rotors [like image below] will rust after car wash or heavy rain.
You need to use brush/sand it down, then apply high-temp protective paint (not on the contact surface). I have white rim, and have less brown ugly rust after painted.
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