Anti Roll Bar

[Ippon]

Whilst looking at my rear brakes, I noticed that the anti roll bar seemed to be coated in a rubber/plastic and this was perishing .... should I be worried ... is this usual?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/126931847@N02/15020914130/

[petet16]

It's normal, they all do it, the twisting motion of the bar tends to split the paint, and then rust gets a hold.

[Skillen]

It's normal, they all do it, the twisting motion of the bar tends to split the paint, and then rust gets a hold.

Better off using a rubber like paint then for painting one you'll you say?
rather than powder coating etc which would leave a less flexible finish.

[petet16]

Something flexible is more durable, powder coating will crack pretty quickly, something like stonechip might last ok, but doesn't look very pretty