so is it the brake disc that is rusting? a change of disc and i'll be fine?
view through the back wheel.
what is that rusting part beside the nut head?
#2: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: cartoonhead, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:34 pm ---- the rear axle
#3: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: bisphenol-a, Location: AntarcticaPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:38 pm ---- am i in trouble? how much is that part normally?
#4: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: Seabook, Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:38 pm ---- 1st pic, rust on the brake disc is normal.
2nd pic, cross membrance on the rear axle, again, this is normal and it is surface rust only.
#5: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: furryhobnob, Location: NuneatonPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:39 pm ---- You can pick up a second rear axle for about £120 I think, not sure how much they are new mate, would dread to think lol
You can pick up a second rear axle for about £120 I think, not sure how much they are new mate, would dread to think lol
he is in australia
Haha never realised that, god knows what the prices are though, as above it looks like surface rust, get some wire wool on it and give them a clean
#8: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: cartoonhead, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:43 pm ----
Seabook wrote:
1st pic, rust on the brake disc is normal.
oppsss i missed that one
but as seabrook said , it's nothing to worry about on both counts as its just surface rust
#9: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: bisphenol-a, Location: AntarcticaPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:59 pm ---- wire wool.. do i need to put on any chemical or rust removal juice?
here in australia, the dealers charge rape. thank god for ebay uk but not many send worldwide
#10: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: Coolspot, Location: East SussexPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:06 pm ---- Jack the beast up, stick some axle stands under, wire brush over the affected area, and the ive a paint with some rust proof paint.
but it is normal to look like that
#11: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: furryhobnob, Location: NuneatonPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:16 pm ---- You can use a spray that removes oil etc, and I'd use wire wool after I'd sprayed it, then as above paint it with some black hammerite or something
#12: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: Harry, Location: StaffordPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:13 am ---- They are both fine, every 206 I've worked on has had it at least like that probably worse. Surface rust is fine as long as it doesn't get massively worse but to be honest I've never heard of a 206 having bad rust in those places. Wire brush it and underseal if you are that worried (obviously not the brake disc though).
#13: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: gazza82, Location: South BucksPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:52 am ---- Surface rust on the discs is normal except where the pads rub/touch. If the disc face is rusting it could be lack of use (or you've just had a rainstorm or washed the car) or the piston is sticking meaning that brake isn't functioning. Take it for a quick spin and the face should brighten up again.
What's more important on the disc is the thickness and how smooth the surface is. Heavily scored and it's likely to reduce braking. Too thin and in the worst case the disc could crack but is more likely that the handbrake is next to useless. Like ours was on the 206CC before I replaced all the discs and pads soon after buying it ... only a couple of mm of pad and heavily scored discs ... how it got an MOT in April is odd ... I've found 5 things it should have failed on!!! Don't trust a dealer!
Also check the pad material thickness .. if that wears out, then the disc is going to get damaged by the metal backing plate rubbing on the metal disc ...but you'd probably hear that anyway!
#14: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:30 am ---- That disc isn't anything that a bit of braking can't sort out. It doesn't look anything unusual anyway.
If you don't like the look of the rear axle mounts you can paint them...
#15: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: bisphenol-a, Location: AntarcticaPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:36 am ---- maybe i should get a car ramp like yours first. i have a really cramped up garage where i have to be careful how i swing my doors open when i get home. what would be ideal when it comes to lifting the car up to work on? stands or ramps?
#16: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: Harry, Location: StaffordPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:51 am ----
bisphenol-a wrote:
maybe i should get a car ramp like yours first. i have a really cramped up garage where i have to be careful how i swing my doors open when i get home. what would be ideal when it comes to lifting the car up to work on? stands or ramps?
Ramps are much better and safer, isn't a debate really but both have uses as you can work on the car with wheels off on ramps.
#17: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: bisphenol-a, Location: AntarcticaPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:53 am ----
Harry wrote:
Ramps are much better and safer, isn't a debate really but both have uses as you can work on the car with wheels off on ramps.
thanks for the tip. i thought about it and i see myself removing the wheels and changing brakes and all that etc. i guess stands is what i need but i like the thought of ramps being safer too.
#18: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:57 am ---- Ramps are easy to use but if you need access underneath with the wheels off you'll need axle stands.
#19: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: Harry, Location: StaffordPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:34 am ---- Just saw my reply I meant can't not can
I have both and use them 50/50. For playing with the torsion bars for example you need axle stands but for undersealing the car ramps are much easier and safer.
#20: Re: Identify rusty pictures Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:35 am ---- The rear axle will fail & need replacing long before the rust has any effect on it.
Unless it really bothers you just leave it, its not doing any harm.
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