Rear drums

[evil]

Hey all
I am driving a 2002 corolla and recently i saw that my rear drums are completely rusted from outside. I looked inside the drum it seems pretty shiny and clean however the exterior looks like a beaten up rusted piece of metal. Do i need to replace them or is it ok to drive with them like that.
Thankz

[Bitter]

its ok as long as the rust isn't rubbing on anything.

[greyrolla]

you could also try repainting it, just sand it down first and apply primer. while at it, you can also paint your front calipers to match.

[TOYOPARTSMAN]

someone posted you could paint them. If you do, I'd use something like a rustolleum type paint. But chances are, it will happen again and it isn't a real big deal. If you notice your front rotors, they get rusted too if they sit for any period of time, and then when you brake, whala, its gone.

So, I wouldn't worry to much about it.

[PhatRoyale]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Doesn't really affect braking performance.

It's a pretty common occurence with all the harsh Canadian winters.