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How can I stop my rear brake drums from rusting?

I have a Ford Fiesta and the has rear drum brakes. I realised that they rust outside - what is the solution to remove rust and put something to protect them against rust again?

Asked on 13 November 2024 by Alonso24st

Answered by Craig Cheetham
A build up of surface corrosion on outer brake drums is completely normal and doesn't, as a rule, affect the car – replacing the drums will obviously improve the appearance, but until you need to as a result of wear and tear, there's little real point in doing so.
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