New discs "Do not remove protective coating" ????

Richardkimber · Mar 12th, 2015, 16:07

Got my new rear Pagid discs and pads ready for fitting next week.
The discs are completely covered in a silver protective paint with big bold instructions saying “Do not remove protective film”. Not used to this

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Ok, I presume the paint will burn/rub off on first brake application. But immediate Questions flash through my mind. 1) Will this reduce the brake performance on first few applications? 2) Will it contaminate the brake pads ? 3) What harm will it do if I remove just the paint on the pad contact surface. ?

Any one else had experience with this ?

Blue 8 · Mar 12th, 2015, 16:40

Never seen that before, I always give my new pads and disc's a light rub with fine wet and dry(dry) .

Antz · Mar 12th, 2015, 16:50

Had some EBC discs before that were grooved and had a fine layer of black paint on. The idea was that when the brakes were applied it left the small paint layer in the groove and wore off the rest making the grooves more prominent to the eye.

I just fitted them as they were and they bedded in just fine.

As with all new brakes, bed them in properly and youll be fine.

pookie · Mar 12th, 2015, 17:09

I've seen Mercedes discs like this, and yes you leave the coating on.

Salut!

Pookie

villar4sotrondio · Mar 12th, 2015, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookie

I've seen Mercedes discs like this, and yes you leave the coating on.

Salut!

Pookie

Yes, Pagid is OE for several german brands and certainly popular and well respected with the Mercedes fraternity. You can't go wrong with them. Follow the instructions with confidence.

flyingtech55 · Mar 12th, 2015, 21:33

Mercedes discs are like this. You leave the paint on. It gets immediately rubbed off on the first application of the brakes and doesn't seem to cause any degradation of the brakes.

HTH

TimR

bobthecabbage · Mar 13th, 2015, 07:42

If they are greased and even if they are not, clean them with brake cleaner. It won't touch the paint (probably).

I had some painted discs from VW and no-one knew whether the paint was supposed to stay on or be removed so it got removed. Took bloody ages!

Darlo 1 · Mar 13th, 2015, 10:39

Leave it on, if I remember correctly some one told me that it helps the pads bed in quicker.

baldmosher · Mar 13th, 2015, 13:01

^^ that sounds sensible. It's probably microabrasive paint. Won't last long but will help to roughen up that surface for grip.

I'm used to having almost no brakes for the first 2 weeks after a pad change so it can't be any worse!

Mar 12th, 2015, 16:07	#1
Richardkimber Senior Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2018 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malton Nth Yorkshire	New discs "Do not remove protective coating" ???? Got my new rear Pagid discs and pads ready for fitting next week. The discs are completely covered in a silver protective paint with big bold instructions saying “Do not remove protective film”. Not used to this . Ok, I presume the paint will burn/rub off on first brake application. But immediate Questions flash through my mind. 1) Will this reduce the brake performance on first few applications? 2) Will it contaminate the brake pads ? 3) What harm will it do if I remove just the paint on the pad contact surface. ? Any one else had experience with this ? __________________ Current 04: V40 1.8 petrol Sport 68K. Current 05: V70 2.4D 80K Past 04: XC70 2.5 SE Lux, Petrol, Geartronic, 167K. Past 95: 940 2.3 LPT Manual Estate 178k mls: Past 96: 850 AWD, 86: 340 (my 1st Volvo)

Mar 12th, 2015, 16:40	#2
Blue 8 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 17:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Medway Towns	Never seen that before, I always give my new pads and disc's a light rub with fine wet and dry(dry) . __________________ Stay away from negative people they have a problem for every solution. Ruby-red pearl 854 GLT 2.5 20v 62k.....Andy

Mar 12th, 2015, 16:50	#3
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Had some EBC discs before that were grooved and had a fine layer of black paint on. The idea was that when the brakes were applied it left the small paint layer in the groove and wore off the rest making the grooves more prominent to the eye. I just fitted them as they were and they bedded in just fine. As with all new brakes, bed them in properly and youll be fine. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

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pookie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 21:13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport	I've seen Mercedes discs like this, and yes you leave the coating on. Salut! Pookie __________________ Growing old disgracefully

Mar 13th, 2015, 07:42	#7
bobthecabbage Premier Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plymouth	If they are greased and even if they are not, clean them with brake cleaner. It won't touch the paint (probably). I had some painted discs from VW and no-one knew whether the paint was supposed to stay on or be removed so it got removed. Took bloody ages! __________________ '04 V40 1.9D

Mar 12th, 2015, 21:33	#6
flyingtech55 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 12:18 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ayrshire	Mercedes discs are like this. You leave the paint on. It gets immediately rubbed off on the first application of the brakes and doesn't seem to cause any degradation of the brakes. HTH TimR

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Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Today 00:23 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	Leave it on, if I remember correctly some one told me that it helps the pads bed in quicker. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

Mar 13th, 2015, 13:01	#9
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	^^ that sounds sensible. It's probably microabrasive paint. Won't last long but will help to roughen up that surface for grip. I'm used to having almost no brakes for the first 2 weeks after a pad change so it can't be any worse! __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

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