W212 - Rusty Calipers and only 2 months old!!

littlebrooklyn

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They all do unless they are powder coated pretty much.

Even metal that is powder coated can rust eventually as often the powder coating peels off with age. I have no idea about the actual topic of calipers on cars, I'd have to ask Keith about that as he is the metal expert in our house :lol:
 

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Even metal that is powder coated can rust eventually as often the powder coating peels off with age. I have no idea about the actual topic of calipers on cars, I'd have to ask Keith about that as he is the metal expert in our house :lol:

Indeed it can Lyn,,, a tiny hole or chip where water can get in and the rust will start and push the paint off.
 

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I have learnt something today, as an AMG newbie, I never knew AMG calipers are aluminium, so thanks for that.

But, I can't believe people are suggesting greasing braking surfaces ? Even as a joke that is bizarre. People do read and believe what is written on here from time to time.
 

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I have learnt something today, as an AMG newbie, I never knew AMG calipers are aluminium, so thanks for that.

But, I can't believe people are suggesting greasing braking surfaces ? Even as a joke that is bizarre. People do read and believe what is written on here from time to time.

I agree with you 100% and I will remove my 1 post on that
 

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But, I can't believe people are suggesting greasing braking surfaces ? Even as a joke that is bizarre. People do read and believe what is written on here from time to time.

Kind of like the bloke who sued Winnebago for not expressly stating in the owners manual that he could not leave the driver's seat with the car set on cruise control.
 

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Pleased to see crackpots on this side too ! ;)
 

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