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Offline ifti

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Brake dust or rust??
« on: 23 May 2009, 11:32 »
After reading another thread I checked my own wheels and found this on every one......

(I Know, I know - Im cleaning my car tomorrow - so excuse the dirty wheels!)





Is this brake dust or rust??

I need to take the wheels off at some point when I get time, to clean them properly.

If its rust, considering the car is only 10 months old, is it a warranty job??
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Offline stealthwolf

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Re: Brake dust or rust??
« Reply #1 on: 23 May 2009, 11:57 »
It's rust but it's a known problem with VW hubs. If you get new hubs under warranty, same thing will happen. Best thing to do is take the wheel off (gives you a chance to clean the arches, the brakes and the alloy properly) and use some wirewool or emery cloth to clean the rust off.

Some people have painted the hubs using Hammerite silver paint which looks almost identical to the hub but won't rust.
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Offline Cass

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Re: Brake dust or rust??
« Reply #2 on: 23 May 2009, 13:41 »
Yep - rust. Even got this on my brand new Touareg :shocked:

Most dealers would not even consider changing them under warranty, the odd one might (has been known) but rare as hen's teeth. Agree with stealthwolf - get your wheels off and paint them yourself :wink:

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Re: Brake dust or rust??
« Reply #3 on: 23 May 2009, 13:53 »
Yup rust. Within 6 months it was coming through. Took the wheels off, rubbed the hubs down and painted them.
Looked a damn sight better. :cool:
Didn't Phil Mc paint his hubs red?
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Re: Brake dust or rust??
« Reply #4 on: 23 May 2009, 14:00 »
Yes, He has - but I suspect he'll be getting them carbon wrapped soon  :laugh:
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Re: Brake dust or rust??
« Reply #5 on: 23 May 2009, 14:06 »
Quote from: Merlinman on 23 May 2009, 14:00
Yes, He has - but I suspect he'll be getting them carbon wrapped soon  :laugh:
Not another CF Whore  :grin: :grin: :evil:
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Offline ifti

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Re: Brake dust or rust??
« Reply #6 on: 23 May 2009, 15:43 »
Ive got some 00 wire wool - will this do the trick, or do I need a rougher wool?

If I get the paint and paint the hubs, how long do I have to leave it before I can put the wheel back on the car?

Is this what I need?..........

http://www.choiceful.com/choiceful-id-2287-Hammerite-Smooth-Finish-Silver-Paint-250ml.html

Its £6.50 in Halfords as well, so I'll get some from there if its the right stuff.....
« Last Edit: 23 May 2009, 16:16 by ifti »
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Offline ifti

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Re: Brake dust or rust??
« Reply #7 on: 23 May 2009, 15:47 »
Sorry just read that its touch dry in 30 mins - so I could put the wheel back on and do the next one etc?
Wouldnt drive the car for the rest of the day - except to back it into the garage.

Good plan?
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Offline Dogbucket

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Re: Brake dust or rust??
« Reply #8 on: 23 May 2009, 16:36 »
yes, thats what I did. Just keep the paint off the part of the hub that the wheel mates too.
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