S Calliper Refurb by PMB

[CamBiscuit]

So after waiting rather a long time I got my callipers back today and I can't say I'm happy.......

To my eye it looks like they have simply been vapour blasted.

Not anodised and not clear coated as stated in their website - they do not resemble the photo from their website either.

Any trained eyes care to comment on this one before I get even more angry......

[CamBiscuit]

Here's a closer pic of mine and a pic from their website.

Not exactly same same.........

[Fishcop]

They are not anodised.

[Merv]

Very disappointing Cam. I guess from a functional perspective they have new pistons and seals? Are there levels of coating that can be ordered. Did you ask for anodising?

[9er]

I don't think you need me to add.

Ironic when I have watched some of his stuff where he stresses how important the anodising is on a refurbed caliper.

[JulianG]

Cam,

As a reference - this is what I received - did the rears as well and they were yellow zinced so they I could tell visually - I assumed the sheen was more about their marketing of the image... John, are these not anodised, and given a review certainly no clear coat? the invoice is for "clear anodised"

[CamBiscuit]

Same on my invoice Julian. I've sent them a please explain email, lets see what they come back with.

[Fishcop]

These are the results of the anodising process I used... There is a clear 'sheen' finish - much like PMB's photo that Cam has posted.

[JulianG]

Thanks John - Cam and I are batting 0 from 2 then...................

[npvpositive]

Will watch this thread with interest Cam . . . and hold off sending mine until I hear how it turns out!!!

[Terminator]

Yikes

Mine are there, better email and check the finish I am getting

[Doug.W]

I'm no expert but if you were to rub the aluminum casting with your finger and it turns black then its not anodised ?

[Fishcop]

You could take the cover plate off and on the underside put a drop of lye/sodium hydroxide on the surface. You'll get a reaction and a grey 'scum' will form... that's the broken down anodise.

I'm sure there is an explanation, PMB has been around a long time and Eric has always been really helpful. Perhaps there is a 'satin' or 'flat' anodise?

[CamBiscuit]

I can't see why they would change the finish if the clear anodise was how it was done originally?

The surface is going to get absolutely filthy in about 2.5 seconds of use given the current finish.

I know they're brakes but……..

[inaglasshouse]

Oh dear. Mine are also at PMB right now.

Thanks for posting, Cam, let us know how you get on. You might have saved others, including me, some pain. Scant consolation I'm sure, but appreciated.

Cheers, Richard.