Rusty wheel hubs - Hopefully sorted!!

[TagnuT]

....Great original post - Very useful.

I'm afraid I solved my rusty wheel hub problem the expensive way! But I got the bonus of awesome non-fading braking power!

Ahhhh.........I wish 

[Mr Lees]

not coverd under warranty?? mine is only 10 months old and already rusting!, was going to get the dealer to sort out on 1st service , no point?

[Pintman]

not coverd under warranty?? mine is only 10 months old and already rusting!, was going to get the dealer to sort out on 1st service , no point?

Reading through a few forums, I think there was only one guy/ gal who managed to get theres repaired under warranty.  When I picked up the car it was approx. 6months and had already started rusting.  Was told by the manager that this was usual and was not covered.  No doubt if you do a search on here, you find other information.
As to getting yours sorted at the dealers on your 1st service, good luck. Might as well try!

[wolfbane1967]

....Great original post - Very useful.

I'm afraid I solved my rusty wheel hub problem the expensive way! But I got the bonus of awesome non-fading braking power!

That is nice brakes,more pics please

[RedRobin]

That is nice brakes,more pics please

[Paul H]

The APR set up looks fantastic and I can vouch for their performance having fitted them to my Westfield a couple of years back - truly awesome when you're workin em

Just back to the copaslip on the bolts issue - I was reading through the handbook last night (sad I know) and here's what the manufacturer says on page 80 of booklet 3.2, I quote "The wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs must never be greased or oiled. They could otherwise loosen whilst the vehicle is in motion, even if the required torque setting is used. Risk of accident!".

BTW the required torque setting is 120nm - and dont use a cheap torque wrench they're not accurate, borrow a mates expensive one or take it to a good quality garage that you know you can trust or lash out for a good wrench

Paul