u/antiapaladin

Hi guys.
A month ago I had the entire suspension replaced by a new mechanic. At the end of the job, he handed me this removed control arm, which was completely rusted through.

Four months ago, my previous mechanic replaced the front brake discs and pads. Is it possible that the control arm wasn't in this condition back then? This control arm was right next to the replaced brake disc. I find it hard to believe it wasn't already this bad at that point, but I'm not an expert on this.

https://preview.redd.it/3eo8y9th872h1.jpg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c9eb4e95e6cf9c8abe54b772e9a460035a9eb496

Hi guys.
A month ago I had the entire suspension replaced by a new mechanic. At the end of the job, he handed me this removed control arm, which was completely rusted through.

https://preview.redd.it/4w3isjqa172h1.jpg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7598a6dab164074cb8de76e09c76f6badd84ca9d

Four months ago, my previous mechanic replaced the front brake discs and pads. Is it possible that the control arm wasn't in this condition back then? This control arm was right next to the replaced brake disc. I find it hard to believe it wasn't already this bad at that point, but I'm not an expert on this.