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Stop warn Hi Mount Brake Rust/seize

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:14 pm
by Skiboy
Anyone got any ideas on how to stop a warn hi mount brake from rusting and seizing when not in use?

Is there some treatment or way of assembling that stops this or is it a matter of putting a cover over it.

All help and suggestions welcome.
Skiboy

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:47 pm
by toughnut
Just keep it clean and try to keep it dry. Dont use a lube on it for obvious reasons. Include it in your normal servicing schedual and if you are going wheeling then run your winch out and back in a couple of times to keep it moving.

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:24 am
by Skiboy
Thanks Tough Nut - figured as much
The truck sits outside so might make up a cover at least for the brake so not get wet and will make sure it gets a run on each trip

Skiboy

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:11 am
by bazzle
Give it a spray with a phosphate rust convertor and let it dry. It will help a bit.

BAzzle

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:31 pm
by Skiboy
Bazzle thanks
A suggestion I got on another forum is to nickle plate the brake discs
They say never rusts again!

Skiboy