Rust on wheel hub/rotors?

[VoltZ]

I'm fairly new to the cars and still learning. I had a simple question. I have a 2012 Mazda 3 and its only 6 months old. I was changing my summer tires to winter tires and I noticed the wheel hubs had some rust on it. Is this normal? I know the brake dust rusts at times, could this be what is rusting?

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[Hyperion]

Very normal.
You should see mine.

[chan7]

+1, very normal to see rust there.

[SonicBoy]

When changing over to Winters/Summers, you should use some anti-seize compound on the hub to prevent the wheel from rusting on and fusing. Clean the minor rust off which is normal before applying. Moving forward, you will not have any issues.

Trust me, this will help in the spring when you start to see the posts here about "Wheels won't come off".

[VoltZ]

When changing over to Winters/Summers, you should use some anti-seize compound on the hub to prevent the wheel from rusting on and fusing. Clean the minor rust off which is normal before applying. Moving forward, you will not have any issues.

Trust me, this will help in the spring when you start to see the posts here about "Wheels won't come off".

What kind of anti seize product should be used? And how should the rust be cleaned off?

[gotak]

What kind of anti seize product should be used? And how should the rust be cleaned off?

Cleaning off the rust is possible but it comes back so quickly there's no real point in doing it.

You can buy anti seize at cantire. It's right by where WD40, usually in small grey bottles. Ask the people there if you don't know what it looks like.

Also a few good hearty kicks to the wheel usually gets it off the hub even if it seems stuck. Always feels dangerous the first time you do it but if you got the car securely on stands it's no big deal you'll get used to doing it. Still ant seize is a good idea. Less likely to hurt your foot.

[SonicBoy]

Some fine sandpaper or steel wool will clean the hub.

The anti-seize is usually grey but you can also get the copper one. Either or works the same. As mentioned, Cdn Tire or any Auto parts store.

[ptgrad2012]

If i got my tires changed at a shop, is it safe to assume that they probably don't do the anti-seize before they put the winter tires on?

[SonicBoy]

That's probably a good assumption unless your shop is really good and does this to prevent grief for themselves down the road in the spring if you are a repeat customer.

Maybe ask before they start the work.

[KL3]

I just saw this on my 2012 too. Except I only see it on the concaved portion in the middle since the wheels are already on. I had a shop do the job.
Should I be doing the same? sanding off the rust and using something on it to prevent further rusting? I'll post pics tmr.

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http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoRepairAccessories/AntiSeize/PRD~0381404P/Permatex+Silver+Grade+Anti-Seize.jsp?locale=en

[wmzda5]

Put some WD40 or silicone based spray lube for now then when its warm enough to paint, paint with the usual eustoleum rust paint. That will do the job.

[Booter22]

Looks more like copper spray then it does rust to me

[wmzda5]

Don't worry about the rotors they are normal.

[eSS]

Looks more like copper spray then it does rust to me

I agree. Most techs put the copper spray in that area when servicing