Thanks Shawn.

I heard that using antiseize (a *little*) on specified points (backing
plate where shoes contact etc) works well. I did this.

So far, it's staying in place. (i.e. not getting on the shoes)

Neil.

On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 8:14 AM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
> I do the same with mine, have been doing it for years on my Jetta alloy
> wheels also, as the wheel can seize to the hub otherwise. I use it on nearly
> all fasteners, especially those going into captive nuts on the body, like tranny
> nose cose mounts, where you really don't want to strip threads. Also good
> on the sliding contact area for the pads on front calipers, where greases will
> just burn off.
>
> On 22 Aug 2008 at 17:54, neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> Found what looks like "Copper" antiseize on my Westie's drum and axle
>> flange (I really don't think it's corrosion):
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/AxleFlangeFace.jpg/AxleFlangeFace-full;init:.jpg
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/DrumAntiseize.jpg/DrumAntiseize-full;init:.jpg
>>
>> A while back, I had my rear brake work checked by a local VW mechanic.
>>
>> I'm sure he had good intentions putting this stuff on. (future removal
>> of drum easier)
>>
>> Seems like a good idea, so thought I'd post it.
>>
>> Aside from using too much of this stuff, can anyone see draw backs to
>> doing this?
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> --
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>
>
> Shawn Wright
> http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
> '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
> '85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA
>

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