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Tourerfogey wrote:Reproducing them in Stainless Steel is the way to go . . . .

Stainless brake discs? Wonder why know one thought of that.

:rah:

Motorbikes have stainless discs.....

And Asbestos based Brake Pads were great - Discs never needed replacing!!!

Duncan wrote:

Tourerfogey wrote:Reproducing them in Stainless Steel is the way to go . . . .

Stainless brake discs? Wonder why know one thought of that.

:rah:

I was referring to the door latches.

Stainless steel is not generally used for brake discs because it offers less frictional resistance than 'ordinary' steel, therefore stopping distances would be increased.

Tourerfogey wrote:

Duncan wrote:

Tourerfogey wrote:Reproducing them in Stainless Steel is the way to go . . . .

Stainless brake discs? Wonder why know one thought of that.

:rah:

I was referring to the door latches.

Stainless steel is not generally used for brake discs because it offers less frictional resistance than 'ordinary' steel, therefore stopping distances would be increased.

Yes, that's why I ran and hid. Sorry the smiley didn't work here, though.

Duncan wrote:Yes, that's why I ran and hid. Sorry the smiley didn't work here, though.

You would be wanting one of these smilies then:- Which is written :gmc: or even Which is :scared:

Just had a scary thought. Reference my earlier post about painting discs.... I suppose absolutely no-one would possibly dream of painting the friction area. Would they?

Jumper wrote:Just had a scary thought. Reference my earlier post about painting discs.... I suppose absolutely no-one would possibly dream of painting the friction area. Would they?

Possibly - there are some very strange and idiotic people in this World.

It's a shame, I quite fancy black discs

PaulT wrote:

Jumper wrote:Just had a scary thought. Reference my earlier post about painting discs.... I suppose absolutely no-one would possibly dream of painting the friction area. Would they?

Possibly - there are some very strange and idiotic people in this World.

OK then, just by way of a nod to Elf & Safely (oh, yes, and also a firm disclaimer):
When using any product whatsoever near your brakes/discs/calipers do not allow any lubricants/paints/other products to contaminate the friction area i.e. the parts that come into contact with the brake pads/shoes. It is more important to stop when you want to than continue to proceed when you don't.

Jumper wrote:

PaulT wrote:

Jumper wrote:Just had a scary thought. Reference my earlier post about painting discs.... I suppose absolutely no-one would possibly dream of painting the friction area. Would they?

Possibly - there are some very strange and idiotic people in this World.

OK then, just by way of a nod to Elf & Safely (oh, yes, and also a firm disclaimer):
When using any product whatsoever near your brakes/discs/calipers do not allow any lubricants/paints/other products to contaminate the friction area i.e. the parts that come into contact with the brake pads/shoes. It is more important to stop when you want to than continue to proceed when you don't.

I am consulting my lawyer to see if there's a loophole in your statement - if he finds one, I'm taking you for every penny you've got . . .

Jumper wrote:Just had a scary thought. Reference my earlier post about painting discs.... I suppose absolutely no-one would possibly dream of painting the friction area. Would they?

Passed your idea on to a friend of mine, he works in a small garage in Emmerdale, said he was going to try it on the Landrover today, will let you know how it goes

Tourerfogey wrote:

Jumper wrote:

PaulT wrote:

Jumper wrote:Just had a scary thought. Reference my earlier post about painting discs.... I suppose absolutely no-one would possibly dream of painting the friction area. Would they?

Possibly - there are some very strange and idiotic people in this World.

OK then, just by way of a nod to Elf & Safely (oh, yes, and also a firm disclaimer):
When using any product whatsoever near your brakes/discs/calipers do not allow any lubricants/paints/other products to contaminate the friction area i.e. the parts that come into contact with the brake pads/shoes. It is more important to stop when you want to than continue to proceed when you don't.

I am consulting my lawyer to see if there's a loophole in your statement - if he finds one, I'm taking you for every penny you've got . . .

Buona Fortuna with that, it won't take long. Anyway, it's all in an offshore hidy-hole. Canvey Island.

takestock wrote:

Jumper wrote:Just had a scary thought. Reference my earlier post about painting discs.... I suppose absolutely no-one would possibly dream of painting the friction area. Would they?

Passed your idea on to a friend of mine, he works in a small garage in Emmerdale, said he was going to try it on the Landrover today, will let you know how it goes

That's alright, but only if that bird with the looonnnggg blonde hair comes looking for it and definately not her dad.

Knowing your luck you will get Edna.

Well, every cloud..... That hat would make a great sump-oil catcher.

Looking good there, I was wondering if you could Polish them at all? To make them shiny, or is that too much work or not possible with that particular part?

I've just fitted a set of genuine VAG discs to my dad's Skoda & they were painted all over, it only takes a couple of applications to have the friction surface down to the metal again but the centres & edges remain nice & silver

no need to get all serious on us

carlpenn wrote:Looking good there, I was wondering if you could Polish them at all? To make them shiny, or is that too much work or not possible with that particular part?

Certainly doable. If you wanted a complete blemish free finish it would be tough, the paint does hide a lot, it really transforms them. I think I'd be happy with the part I have now polished if I could clean the weld up better.