bentz69

Bought this car 8 months ago with 14k miles. Currently at 22k miles. Its a '14 that was a southern car and has only seen one winter up north (this year) but it wasnt even driven. Not really sure if that matters but when I got this car the calipers were perfect.

Started noticing about a month ago the paint chipping off near the upper bleeder. Seems to be growing as the day goes by. Its certainly not leaking fluid and the cleaner I use on the wheels is safe. No track use, just a daily driver.

How common is this?

jjt617

I think this is common on the red calipers. I had mine powder coated 10 months ago when it had 20k miles, so far so good.

larrypmyers

Not positive but looks like damage as a result of contact with brake fluid

SuckaGDog

I've seen this happen on relatively new cars on here.

I have done some reading and some have said the wheel cleaners paired with high pressure water can cause the clear coat to flake off. Especially if you already have an existing rock chip on the caliper where the high pressure water can go under and lift up the coat.

Despite how safe Sonax Wheel Cleaner is, it actually removes the anti rust coating on two piece rotor screws. This was on a common problem for those running BBK over on M3post, etc.

Personally, I just wash my wheels and calipers with the same car shampoo I use for the paint and rinse off. I don't use a high pressure wash or anything. If you coat your wheels and calipers with Geyon Rim for example the brake dust simply washes off with minimal scrubbing.

bentz69

Bleeders are tight and are not leaking. I use adams wheel cleaner with a soft brush

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...er-gallon.html

That aside, just noticed the front driver side has the same problem. I guess its worth a shot to see if its covered under warranty. Both sides in the same spot seems very odd. If not, guess its time to pick a color from the powdercoater.

BLKROKT

Whenever the brake fluid was changed/bled, clearly some got on each caliper there and wasn't properly cleaned off. Gradually, over time, that area of the clear weakened. Why is that so hard for you to accept?

Please take a picture of your service advisor's face for me when you ask if the caliper paint - specifically the area immediately around each brake fluid bleeder - is covered under warranty.

bentz69

Whats hard to accept is the fact that the fluid was never changed, topped-off etc., and the bleeders were never touched or cracked open by me or the previous owner. Prior owner had any all service done at the dealer which is backed by the vmi. But your know-it-all attitude might come in handy this time. A few minds have spoken and tend to lean towards brake fluid being the cause. Serems like there's leaky or faulty bleeder. Now that sounds like a warranty repair to me. If thats a claim my dealer buddy will entertain, then any subsequent damage caused by the fluid will be covered also. If they can replace the panels on the pano roof because of a small tear in the felt trim and claim it was "discolored" then some new calipers are possible.

Ill do you one even better. Ill take a picture of the new calipers just for you when they come in

INS1GNIA

It can also be caused by a rock/debris hitting. Once there is a chip, it spreads quickly and affects other areas.

It varies by location but good luck getting them to cover it under warranty. If there is anything at all that resembles a chip (even if it wasn't), they won't repair it.

SuckaGDog

OP,

Out of curiosity, do you use a high pressure washer on your wheels during cleaning?

bentz69

No. Just a regular hose

betrezra

mine did same thing aftet i cleaned w wheel clean product... that i let sit too long on the wheels and calipers. They started out foggy in places then clear flaked off.... the paint system is easy to damage w wheel cleaner.

Gl w warr claim! U are mu hero if u get new calipers due to this paint wear. Gl

bentz69

Hey BLKC0CK, sorry I couldnt get nice picture of everyones face at the dealer. New calipers and the invoice will just have to be enough. LMAO




Hey BLKC0CK, sorry I couldnt get nice picture of everyones face at the dealer. New calipers and the invoice will just have to be enough. LMAO

SuckaGDog

Nice! Glad to see they covered it for you. Are you still under the 4 year/50k new car warranty?

Edit: Nevermind. Just saw it said Dec 19, 2017 on the invoice.

MTV10

Hahahaha BLKC0CK... love it.

Alex.currie44

Chill dude. These ain't new calipers. They are "REMAN" so who is to say if the paint on them is anything but a nice red paint vs. a proper heat resistent paint.
They get full comp from MBUSA for warranty work but he did not get new parts.

bentz69

Lol really? Nice red paint? Good one

BLKROKT

I hope MTV10 and bentz69 enjoy stroking each other over that new paint. You both seem unusually excited about it.

It’s fuking caliper paint. Nobody cares.

MTV10

Love you too

bentz69

Calm down forum ****, come join the stroke party and we can all gaze in awe of that nice fresh paint. Educate us on your circle-jerk skills