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Golf mk7 / Re: GTI PP Front brake calliper paint
« Last post by madstaff on 21 April 2024, 18:15 »Where it says "GTI" is just a plate which presses into the caliper.
Part number 5G0698221.
Part number 5G0698221.
If the paint has bubbled, then that could suggest they’ve been repainted by a previous owner with an unsuitable paint - i.e. one that’s not able to withstand high temperatures as the calipers will get hot as a result of brakes usage. Assuming they have been repainted, then the calipers might not have been prepped prior to repainting.
I don’t think your warranty will cover it. Assuming your warranty is VW’s Approved Used warranty, then it’s a mechanical and electrical warranty covering sudden and unexpected failure of mechanical and electrical components. Paintwork is part of the ‘bodywork’ definition and bodywork is a specific exclusion.
I’d suggest you use a high temperature paint when repainting them or a paint that’s specifically designed to be used on brake calipers. It might also be worth watching a few ‘how to’ YouTube videos on the best way to prep and paint them.
Thank you! So Atomic Red is the colour then. Mind if I ask why you had to repaint yours?
Last time i did mine i used TechniQ Brake Caliper paint. I cant read the tin properly as paint has run down the side of the can but it looks like - Atomic Red