Ooh look!!! Rusty Calipers!!
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This is not the first report of rusting calipers on the base model. The red and black calipers don't appear to suffer from the thin coat of paint as do the silver calipers. If you are still under warranty have the dealer repaint them the color of your choice.
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Uk2usa (04-10-2016)
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happened to me they did replace them as a one off thing but only like for like , they said they will not change anything to a different spec as per its original build , I was willing to pay the difference to upgrade them
they put it down to using the hand car wash the solvents they spray are the problem
Burnie
they put it down to using the hand car wash the solvents they spray are the problem
Burnie
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Uk2usa (04-11-2016)
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I'm sure there's a few on here who've had reports of similar issues and one or two at least have had the changed under warranty iirc.
As Burnie says though, some of these hand car wash places use a wheel spray that has acidic properties in it, although it's not on for long it will eat through and cause these issues.
My advice once their done / changed / repainted etc.....
Only use Sonnax FULL effect wheel cleaner, readily available and THE best on the market, totally 110% acid free and the brake dust and grime falls away with ease.
Good luck
Jim
As Burnie says though, some of these hand car wash places use a wheel spray that has acidic properties in it, although it's not on for long it will eat through and cause these issues.
My advice once their done / changed / repainted etc.....
Only use Sonnax FULL effect wheel cleaner, readily available and THE best on the market, totally 110% acid free and the brake dust and grime falls away with ease.
Good luck
Jim
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Thanks Guys! In my defense, we do have our Cars hand detailed once a week, it's just that we had three or four Days of rain last week and this is my wife's daily. Having said that, the wheels do look like that after a few Days, the Brake Dust is terrible.
Having said that, I will double check that the Detailer isn't using any chemicals on the wheels. He also details my Range Rover Sport with big red Brembo's, they still look good, we have been using him for years.
Something has gone wrong, the F-Type is only 4 months old. I will swing by the dealer and I will let you know what they have to say.
I really value all your input, thank you very much!!
Having said that, I will double check that the Detailer isn't using any chemicals on the wheels. He also details my Range Rover Sport with big red Brembo's, they still look good, we have been using him for years.
Something has gone wrong, the F-Type is only 4 months old. I will swing by the dealer and I will let you know what they have to say.
I really value all your input, thank you very much!!
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I'd just take it as an opportunity to DIY some red (or whatever color) caliper paint (or ceramic engine paint) on them. Every parts store rebuilt caliper comes with nasty silver paint on them, so its really not 'a look'. ![Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
and for $50, upgrade the front pads to CENTRIC 10517510 ceramics, which will dust less.
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and for $50, upgrade the front pads to CENTRIC 10517510 ceramics, which will dust less.
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Uk2usa (04-13-2016)
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That does not look like rust, but like some sort of chemical reaction to a wheel cleaner, similar to an acid wash.
I have the same std. unpainted brake calipers you do. As Jim recommended above, I've been using Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner on mine almost every week for nearly 2 years now, and they still look relatively new w/ no discoloration.
I have the same std. unpainted brake calipers you do. As Jim recommended above, I've been using Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner on mine almost every week for nearly 2 years now, and they still look relatively new w/ no discoloration.
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Uk2usa (04-13-2016)
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I'm going to buy some Sonnax and give it to our Detailer, thanks for suggesting that.
In the meanwhile I called my service advisor, who I know pretty well, he asked me to email him a pic, which I did, he is going to show the manager and get back to me. He said it's not the first time he's seen this but it doesn't usually happen on such a new Car.
In the meanwhile I called my service advisor, who I know pretty well, he asked me to email him a pic, which I did, he is going to show the manager and get back to me. He said it's not the first time he's seen this but it doesn't usually happen on such a new Car.
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I don't want to harp on about our rusty Calipers, just following up for the benefit of others because I just came back from the Dealer and the service manager said this is fairly common.
Anyway, he said they will contact Jaguar HQ as it's not covered under warranty they might do it as good will, we will find out.
He said if it's denied they can have them painted, this will take about 4 Days because they need to remove them, send them to the paint shop...you know how that goes. He has no idea of cost.
Also, LH air vent , the black finish on the trim has started to peel, they will ask about that too.
Anyway, he said they will contact Jaguar HQ as it's not covered under warranty they might do it as good will, we will find out.
He said if it's denied they can have them painted, this will take about 4 Days because they need to remove them, send them to the paint shop...you know how that goes. He has no idea of cost.
Also, LH air vent , the black finish on the trim has started to peel, they will ask about that too.
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I don't want to harp on about our rusty Calipers, just following up for the benefit of others because I just came back from the Dealer and the service manager said this is fairly common.
Anyway, he said they will contact Jaguar HQ as it's not covered under warranty they might do it as good will, we will find out.
He said if it's denied they can have them painted, this will take about 4 Days because they need to remove them, send them to the paint shop...you know how that goes. He has no idea of cost.
Also, LH air vent , the black finish on the trim has started to peel, they will ask about that too.
Anyway, he said they will contact Jaguar HQ as it's not covered under warranty they might do it as good will, we will find out.
He said if it's denied they can have them painted, this will take about 4 Days because they need to remove them, send them to the paint shop...you know how that goes. He has no idea of cost.
Also, LH air vent , the black finish on the trim has started to peel, they will ask about that too.
Check your PM.
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Uk2usa (04-13-2016)
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Anyway, he said they will contact Jaguar HQ as it's not covered under warranty they might do it as good will, we will find out.
He said if it's denied they can have them painted, this will take about 4 Days because they need to remove them, send them to the paint shop...you know how that goes. He has no idea of cost.
Also, LH air vent , the black finish on the trim has started to peel, they will ask about that too.
He said if it's denied they can have them painted, this will take about 4 Days because they need to remove them, send them to the paint shop...you know how that goes. He has no idea of cost.
Also, LH air vent , the black finish on the trim has started to peel, they will ask about that too.
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I'd just take it as an opportunity to DIY some red (or whatever color) caliper paint (or ceramic engine paint) on them. Every parts store rebuilt caliper comes with nasty silver paint on them, so its really not 'a look'. ![Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
and for $50, upgrade the front pads to CENTRIC 10517510 ceramics, which will dust less.
![Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
and for $50, upgrade the front pads to CENTRIC 10517510 ceramics, which will dust less.