Rusty rear brake drums

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bryann

Common problem-been covered on the forum before. Try doing a search, making sure you check the 'archived post' box to include all posts.

Bottom line is that you can paint the rear drums with a heat resistant paint and that should solve the problem. Consult the dealer-they 'may' do it for you.....cough cough!

Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit
 
Also just got A2 and considering painting drums, has anyone got any ideas re the alloy damaging dust that emerges from the front calipers ? are suitable caliper covers available
 
hello

Regarding the rear brake drums and the front calipers i managed to paint them in silver smooth hammerite and have had them painted like this for 2 years and had no melting of paint or rust coming though the paint.
Since Hammerite it as cheap as chips from Halfords its a good choice, and it protects the drums and calipers from any more corrosion.
Once painted it makes the braking components easy to clean.

Anyway had no probs after doing this took me about a full morning to to the whole lot with one good coat.

cheers [8D]

andy

A.D.Simmons
 
Best solution is to use Hammerite beige rust primer then coat in Eastwood Zinc Phosphate spray from Frost. We ought to get them on board with discount - brilliant place.

2003 FSi SE in Ebony Black Pearlescent; Climate; DIS; Winter Pack; Sports Steering Wheel; Copilot Light and Upgraded bulbs
 
Does anyone know of/have experience of a clear lacquer that you could apply before they get to the rusty stage.

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Shaf

Nov 2002 TDi Sport, Silver,Black/grey interior,climate. Replaced previous Mar 2001 TDi SE
 
Shaf,

Go to Halfords and pick up either a Hammerite box of paint or a "Caliper Lack" set from Folia Tec. I have been using their red paint for several cars, and it works fine. Keeps the rust away, and it looks 'sporty'.

Rune K.
Audi A2RS
 
Cheers Rune

Nov 2002 TDi Sport, Silver,Black/grey interior,climate. Replaced previous Mar 2001 TDi SE
 
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