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My caliper after giving the Disco a wash a couple of weeks ago. Painted in July and look as a good as new.
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13th Dec 2015 7:45 pm
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This appeared on TOPIx today ...not sure if rust is considered a discoloration or if there is some other reaction ...
Quote:
Reference SSM55097
Models Defender / L316
Discovery 3 / L319
Discovery 4 / L319
Freelander 2 / L359
Range Rover / L322
Range Rover Evoque / L538
Range Rover Sport / L320
Title Brake Caliper Discoloration
Category Chassis
Last modified 05-Jan-2015 00:00:00
Symptom 301000 Service Brake System
Issue: Brake caliper discoloration.
Cause:
Damage to the caliper finish while cleaning the vehicle and, or the road wheels.
Action:
When using a propriety wheel cleaner, please read and adhere to the manufacturer's instructions prior to use. Note that the detergent should NOT be left on the wheel beyond the specified time and is thoroughly washed off all components after use.
Make sure the vehicle brake caliper is not warm/hot when the detergent is applied as this practice will significantly accelerate the chemical reaction and may result in damage to the finish of the caliper even within the manufacturer's recommended time.
NOTE: Approved wheel cleaner now available. Bulletin No: LRHUB1099
JLR Chassis engineers and Autoglym have worked together to develop and rigorously test a unique high performance wheel cleaner formula specifically for Land Rover vehicles to help reduce the high brake dust concerns without damaging the surrounding brake or wheel components.
The dedicated JLR wheel cleaner is the only wheel cleaner that JLR has approved as compliant with its exacting technical requirements and recommended for all Land Rover vehicles. (JLR approved wheel cleaners have been communicated as part of other vehicle launch programmes previously but not formally communicated as available for all Land Rover vehicles, wheel cleaner not available in USA / Canada).
There are two sizes available: a 500ml Retail pack for customer purchase, complete with spray nozzle, and a 5 litre workshop pack for Dealer use.
· VPLSW0066 : 500ml Bottle – Retail customer size
· VPLDW0067 : 5L Container – Dealer workshop size
The wheel cleaner is available to order via the normal accessory supply routes.
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And that's going to remove existing rust, is it? 2021 BMW iX3 Premier Edition in Carbon Black ⚡️🔌
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14th Dec 2015 4:27 pm
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Don't know this appeared in the activity stream but is dated January 2015 ...possibly an update
Not sure if there is some sort of coating which if washed away by incorrect chemicals leaves it vulnerable to rusting \ staining ...not sure the two are related tbh.21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
14th Dec 2015 4:47 pm
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
Interesting, in two halves weather to paint mine before they rust.
just googled the wheel cleaner but got a different part number:
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14th Dec 2015 4:50 pm
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That's the same part number as in the text from Topix. It was badly formatted in the bulletin (the size was run into the part num).06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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14th Dec 2015 4:59 pm
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
Thanks Martin MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
14th Dec 2015 5:02 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20841
I believe it is more of an issue on the RRS2/FFRR with painted calipers
Lots of complaints from there about poor paint finish/discolouration etc
Member Since: 07 Feb 2016
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 17
I have just bought a Disco 4 MY13 and also have rust on the hubs/disc bells that you can see through the wheel and calipers. I have smooth hamerite ready to paint however is there anything better out there before I start, that will last longer given this is a high temp area.
Thanks,
Jon
PS I am absoloutley loving the Disco 4, off to Blackpool and back tomorrow so it will get a good run.Landrover is finally part of the family
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