14-12-2015, 06:40pm
Disco_Mickey and DG on the D3/D4 and RRSport forums has posted this that has appeared on TOPiX today regarding discoloured brake calipers and alloy wheel cleaning products
Quote:Disco_Mikey Wrote:Copied from D3/D4
DG Wrote: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.