Can a brake rotor rust out like this in a year? (1 Viewer)

[Relativity]

A year ago I took my lx470 to a reputed local shop, which I used a lot and have always trusted them, to change the brake pads and rotors. I provided my own parts which are Power Stop KOE1133. Yesterday I took off the wheel for the first time and just discovered that all four rotors are rusted out. I checked the receipt from the shop it said "resurfaced the rotors" instead of replacing them.

So I talked the shop owner he told me the thing on the receipt is just a standard item description and they did change the rotors for me. He said that the rotors rusted like this because it rained a lot this September in central Texas. So my question is can a rotor be so rusted in a year in Texas?

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

When you say rust out, i don’t see it.

I see some surface rust. I would clean them up and keep driving.

 

[TorchRedTulsan]

Short answer is probably yes. I know it seems alarming, but that's how the metallic material reacts to moisture. I bet they were in that condition quite a while ago. Being from Oklahoma, mine would look like that after a couple months

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

yes but....

 

[BillZ260]

its normal, they are wear items, usually non-surface area are not coated. Don't sweat it.

 

[Relativity]

Thank you guys for replying!
Now the only thing is it forms a thin layer of rust on the rotor every night. So it squeals for the first few brakes every morning. Lesson learned: only buy rotors that are coated all around.

 

[Ohiolc100]

Coated rotors will still rust, just not as fast.

 

[angerhater]

nothing wrong with that surface rust. every rotor I have here will look like that from rain and condensation... likely ten plus years from rusted out...

 

[Gromulin]

Where I live, a mile from the Pacific ocean...they rust like that if it's not driven for a week. As long as the surfaces aren't pitted I wouldn't worry.

 

[e9999]

Can't you tell by checking the rotor features if they are yours or not?
But on a side note, to avoid anxiety and doubt about whether a shop replaces parts properly or not, I'd mark the parts to be replaced beforehand. Couple little dimples with a punch and you're set. (Not that I'd use a non-MUD shop ever if I can avoid it all...)

 

[Pyrenees]

Looks fine. The contact surface is what matters.

 

[CLEcruiser]

Rustaphobia...it's real

 

[bentonrover]

Most aftermarket will do that. OE also just not as bad. What sucks is the rust when wet will drip on your wheels leaving stains