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.

So now you will have to prove that you have religiously used the LR branded Autoglym (and doubtless only available at great cost from an LR dealership) for the entire life of the vehicle before LR will consider claims for discoloured/corroded wheels and brake calipers............ Cynical? Moi?

The guys on BabyRR will have a field day as there are loads of them getting new alloys under warranty at the moment because of degradation of the clearcoating and oxidisation of the alloy wheel under it! If you don't mind I have reposted the item on BabyRR.com 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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I wonder how many of the dealerships will be using it, isn't is just quicker to spray the car with truck wash down both sides before pressure washing it off along with all your nice wax  2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

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Hopefully it is just a rebadged non-acid Autoglym Professional cleaner and not the normal acid-stuff you buy at Halfords.



http://accessories.landrover.com/me/en/ran...ner-500ml/

http://www.autoglymprofessional.com/en/pro...el-cleaner