Towballs

robsail
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edited February 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

I am shortly going to replace my car. Last time i changed the car the towball had black paint over it which I emery papered off. Is this necessary?

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  • Simon100
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    edited February 2016 #2

    Yes. 

    If you search for this question using Google you will find many threads explaining why you should remove the black paint.

  • robsail
    robsail Forum Participant Posts: 1,441
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    edited February 2016 #3

    Thanks, for the advice!

    Another job for me to do after checking the electrics! Silly me going away the day after taking delivery!

  • ChemicalJasper
    ChemicalJasper Forum Participant Posts: 437
    edited February 2016 #4

    Further more!!!! (like who does this as per the manufacturers reccomendations!?!?)

    Contamination has built up on the pads. This could be due to grease on the towball, spray from the road, diesel fumes or failure to remove all of the coating on the towball.

    You need to remove the friction pads according to the product instruction manual, and rub them lightly with a fine grade emery paper.

    AL-KO recommend cleaning the pads in this way after every journey to prevent build up and prolong friction pad life.

     

    http://www.al-ko.co.uk/pages_faqs/friction-pads.html

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited February 2016 #5

    robsail, I had a new towbar / electrics etc. fitted just before Christmas and when I collected the car the fitters had taken the paint off the tow ball for me.  Happy

  • commeyras
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    edited February 2016 #6

    Yes black paint must be removed.

  • commeyras
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    edited February 2016 #7

    Yes black paint must be removed, and ball kept clean.

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