Caliper paint chipping

JGreenwood07 · 08-31-2011, 11:27 PM

Car is 14 months old and has 4,200 miles. Noticed that the paint on my front passenger caliper is starting to chip away at the corner.

I've never used anything other than soap and water to clean them. No abrasives or harsh chemicals.

Is this something that Nissan will replace under warranty? Anyone had a similar issue?

JGreenwood07 · 09-01-2011, 12:28 PM

I'm going to run it by the dealer tomorrow, but think I may just go ahead and use gun metallic touch up paint to fill the chipped area if they can't do anything about it.

christian370z · 09-01-2011, 12:37 PM

It could have been a rock chip, sometimes rocks get tossed into the wheel area where they can chip the wheels or if the brake calipers if they contact them. I would still talk to the dealer but more than likely, they will not warranty it.

The touch up idea is likely your best option.

Dembflyr · 09-01-2011, 07:57 PM

Sounds like a perfect excuse to have them powder coated by Mike.

fredstah · 02-25-2013, 01:51 PM

came across this after searching about the issue because mine also has the same issue. both side of the caliper on the same exact spot. I have the 2013 nismo.

Did the dealer do anything for you about this issue?

kenchan · 02-25-2013, 02:15 PM

so someone hit the caliper with their wheel or something?

i would just touch it up with some engine enamel.

JAYNO20 · 02-25-2013, 02:54 PM

I had stains on my calipers from the brake fluid leaking onto it. I got my local dealer to replace all 4 under warranty without any fight. I don't know if you'd have the same luck or not, but I guess it's worth a try.

08-31-2011, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
JGreenwood07 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137 Drives: '10 Z Sprt/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 15	Caliper paint chipping Car is 14 months old and has 4,200 miles. Noticed that the paint on my front passenger caliper is starting to chip away at the corner. I've never used anything other than soap and water to clean them. No abrasives or harsh chemicals. Is this something that Nissan will replace under warranty? Anyone had a similar issue?

09-01-2011, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	It could have been a rock chip, sometimes rocks get tossed into the wheel area where they can chip the wheels or if the brake calipers if they contact them. I would still talk to the dealer but more than likely, they will not warranty it. The touch up idea is likely your best option. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

09-01-2011, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	Sounds like a perfect excuse to have them powder coated by Mike. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

02-25-2013, 02:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I had stains on my calipers from the brake fluid leaking onto it. I got my local dealer to replace all 4 under warranty without any fight. I don't know if you'd have the same luck or not, but I guess it's worth a try. __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1

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09-01-2011, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
JGreenwood07 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137 Drives: '10 Z Sprt/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 15	I'm going to run it by the dealer tomorrow, but think I may just go ahead and use gun metallic touch up paint to fill the chipped area if they can't do anything about it.

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fredstah Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fountain Valley Posts: 87 Drives: 2013 Nismo Prl Wht Rep Power: 12	came across this after searching about the issue because mine also has the same issue. both side of the caliper on the same exact spot. I have the 2013 nismo. Did the dealer do anything for you about this issue?

02-25-2013, 02:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	so someone hit the caliper with their wheel or something? i would just touch it up with some engine enamel.