Brembo Calipers Warranty Issue

[birdxr]

Hello been a member on hear for a while but first time iv posted really.
My question is my car is out of warranty in january and i have a problem with the paint on my calipers flacking off. I no this has been covered before but should the dealers have to sort this problem out as surely they must be covered as its a painted part but i believe they are expensive and they dont like to replace them.

 

[edmong]

I had mine both changed in August and October under warranty from my local SEAT dealer.

The lacquer on mine started to lift so I took the car in and they took a couple of photos to send off to SEAT UK. They then came back and said yes replace it! The local dealer liked it cos they get paid for the warranty work to be done. I had the same prob on the nearside and they did exactly the same.

As long as the caliper is not damaged by stonechips and it is just the lacquer you'll be fine just go back asap and state at the dealer that they have been changed under warranty for somone else.

Hope this helps

 

[lc_allan]

If they refuse the warranty work you could also DIY or have somone help

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=122617

 

[volvic]

also if they say no, try another dealer...

its worked for me

 

[stpete]

Had mine done on last LCR one was easy dealer replaced no issues, the next one was different dealer and they fought tooth and nail. So as has been said if one dealer says no go to another!

 

[Nabraxas]

Mine on the drivers' side appears to have turned burgundy Guess I'll sort it out when the weather warms up a bit.

 

[mattytmc]

ow long is the warrenty that cover the brakes?

 

[birdxr]

Ok thanks for the replys, my girlfriend has mentioned it to them before but they just fobbed her off. Its due a service soon so im gonna mention it again when i book it in

 

[Ruddmeister]

Ok thanks for the replys, my girlfriend has mentioned it to them before but they just fobbed her off. Its due a service soon so im gonna mention it again when i book it in

If not it's an a 2 hr job to do both yourself, no big deal

 

[birdxr]

I have just emailed my local seat dealers so I am just awaiting a reply from them, il keep you posted

 

[Carr20vt]

Had mine replaced under warranty years ago, they wouldn't sort the Sh$t alloys tho.

 

[S3 AKR]

Ok thanks for the replys, my girlfriend has mentioned it to them before but they just fobbed her off. Its due a service soon so im gonna mention it again when i book it in

Whenever my Mrs takes the car to the dealer she gets fobbed off. I go in with the same issue and they sort it, no questions. I try not to use my most local dealer too much because of this but have 2 in reasonably close proximity.

 

[birdxr]

This is what seat have email me back,

Thank you for your e mail.

My advice is to take your vehicle in to you nearest SEAT dealer so that they may inspect the callipers and advise you accordingly. The paint on brake callipers is not a warrantable item as they are exposed to heat and external elements; however the dealership will be able to advise you further.

Seems like there gonna fob me off, but ill give it a go.

 

[stpete]

External elements, what like water/rain? And the rest of the car comes with an invisible force shield? Yeah thats a fob off!! There is no mention of this exclusion in the paint warranty!

 

[Syphon]

Holders sorted mine out for me under warranty. They arranged for the area manager to inspect them and I had them replaced. They hadn't reached the level of peeling yours had in the pics either.

Scott

 

[birdxr]

I am taking it to my local seat dealer this afternoon as they have just phone me & they are going to take a look at them. I was told on the phone that as long as it doesn't appear to have been cause by a stone chip then i may have a case.