Im wondering why you think you should be covered under warranty if you dont have one any more? I dont even know why you started this post it is pointless.
Both your problems would have been covered at any dealership if you would have been under 3/36000 but your not. What do you want them to do for you? When you bought the car did you get promised a unlimted warranty? Let me put it this way if you get auto insurance and have it paid for 1 month and two days after the insurace ran out you hit a tree do you think they would pay?

 

Do you notice where the discoloration happend? Mitsubishi has a tsb on the brembo's and it states that the brake fluid will eat the paint. They also recommend not using rim cleaner or any other type of cleaner on the rims or brembo's. Ive seen cars with about 4000miles that looked just like those and it was from someone spilling brake fluid on them after doing steel braided lines.

 

ummmmm

 

They are going to cover my wing but its on back order for who knows how long. The rep told me hell cover it just this once. He made it a point to mention that they will never cover any transmission or transfercase issues. He said mitsu refuses to cover these issues any more. Its funny I dont have any issues with my tranny or transfercase. He just brought it up out of no where. As far as the calipers fading just paint them your self and call it a day.

 

Well duh, of course brake fluid eats paint. If this is a big issue to you, YOU need to take percautions to ensure the fluid doesn't get on your pretty calipers when doing an aftermarket line install. This isn't Mitsubishis fault if some moron dumps fluid all over their calipers.

 

yes, my rear calipers are peeling around the connections to the bleeders and hoses.

Do I care no not really.

My calipers started peeling around 48k miles, I never used any harse cleaners on the brakes. They were already chipped from changing wheels every weekend at the autocrossing events I attend.

 

obviously some people dont read.. this thread is getting pointless...
Who ever said anything about racing your car and having Mitsubishi replace your Brembos after harsh racing conditions?.. I said under "normal" driving conditions... not tracking your car and beating the crap out of it.... as you all stated your brakes turn brown.. which mine are not b/c ive never tracked it.. oh well like i said its getting pointless ..

my point was, although (ill say it agian) im out of warrenty.. this is an apparent problem w/ most all Evo's and it should be Mitsubishi's responsibility to replace a known defect.

What RiversideMitsu is saying is .. pretty much.. im out of warrenty so if my enitire car falls apart its acceptable.... reguardless if its a known defect or not..your saying im out of my milege so im screwed.. right? This is what im pointing out, this is what I want people to know if there debating on buying a Mitsubishi. after 36,000 miles they expect your car to turn into $h!t!

So what do you think they should be responsible for ?? nothing?? because im out of warrenty?.. Im out of warrenty so Mitsubishi is released of any and all responsibility? i dont think so ...

Why I think it should be covered... not under warrenty .. but under goodwill.. for sake of backing a good product(which obviously it isnt)... mmmm.. because the paint on my brakes as well as my enitire car should not be turning into crap after 3 years.

Let me ask you this if you had known you were going to buy a 35k car and its life expectancy was 3 years would you buy it? HELL NO im not asking mitsu to cover anything abused or mistreated its just something that is a "KNOWN DEFECT". Not only with my car but many other people that have paid top dollar to have an Evo.

Again this post is to point out a fact, something that is wrong and it should not be covered up because you work for Mitsubishi, quit trying to cover your companys *** because they write the paychecks. Realize that there is something actually wrong here, your losing customers! and guess what no customers no paycheck.

Thants what im trying to get everyone to see without us there is no Mitsubishi maybe you know this thats why your trying to shut me up.

This is a KNOWN fact its not something that I pulled out of my *** again im not the only person with this problem. If I was then yes your right im just trying to get something for free.

 

Dude. Relax.

First, your car is NOT falling apart. Your ****ing calipers are becoming discolored. I guarantee that they stop as well as they would if they were bright red. Repeat this: Your car is still functional and NOT falling apart.

Second, no car manufacturer alive covers stuff out of warranty unless it is a serious flaw which could lead to injury or the car being undriveable.

 

After all of the people that are going off about it "should be covered" or it's a "known defect" or " because I paid x $$$ for the car or " If it weren't for us EVO owners there would be no MITSU". It really doesn't matter. None of that matters.

Get yourself ready for this. You probably ought to sit down. Whine, ***** and moan all day long about how you feel that you are getting screwed just because someone told you no it's not warranty and at the end of the the day you wasted a lot of time, energy and effort trying to pee up a rope. Was there ever a time when you were told something and just accepted it? Probably not. You are wasting your time talking to us about it. Do everything that you can and if for the tenth time the answer is still no, then you probably might think about accepting the answer as no.

You want to talk about people not hearing what you are saying when you are guilty of the same thing?

 

Thank you. How we went from a minor aesthetic problem, to complete mechanical failure is ludicrous.

I have brand new cars that have rusty raw iron brake rotors and calipers, it just happens over time, the rust rubs off the rotors of course when you drive, but the calipers remain ugly. I have a hard time explaining it to most people since their previous car probably came with a wheel cover or big face alloy that kept it out of sight. There's just no way something that sees such high temperatures is going to stay pretty forever.

 

yeah, no kidding.

 

really? they aren't? i didn't know. that's amazing. i thought whenever i drove my car all metal surfaces became as hot as the headers. weird!

the points of this thread are simple.
1. you cannot expect warranty service outside of the alotted time given by the manufacturer. i've seen it given past that date, but that is the dealers call.
2. there is a problem with the paint on the brakes, even on a stock and street only driven car. there are way too many cases of peeling to confirm this. and since you shared a nugget of wisdom with me, i'll share one with you - not all paints are the same! they have this amazing type called "high temp" for your 300 degrees (or more) surfaces.

FLAME ON!

 

mmm who the hell ever said that??? I mean owners in general I realize if only the Evo was not sold they'd still be in business... why are you even in this thread anyways do you even own an Evo?? Mr OZ Lancer.. LOL

This thread is getting pointless especially if were going to create libel.

I guess thats the attitude here give up... nothing matters dont voice your opinion even though your right just give up because nothings gonna happen.. funny how this is comming from a person for one doesnt have an Evo and for two is a Mitsubishi parts manager.

Yes your probably right, nothings going to happen. But will the fact remain... there is a defect YES.... my entire car is dull because Mitsubishi's paint absolutly sucks YES... and will I have to come out of pocket to fix these repairs YES... rediculous absolutly!! and those my friends are pure facts...

This will be my last post there's no point in talking to Mitsubishi reps its like going back to the dealership again!!!

Although im not getting anything out of this at least people are aware and cautious hopfully i've save someone elese my grief and persuaded them not to purchase a vehicle from a company that could care less to what happens after they have your money, because this is whats happens and is undoubtly going to happen to your cars in about 3 years after 36,000 miles. You just refuse to see it because most of you have 05' Evo's or work for .

I could be wrong but ive heard not one person protest against it... no one say yes i drive an 03' Evo daily its not garaged I have over 36,000 miles and my paint, brakes, wing all are perfect.

So enjoy your day at least we all know who's at the table 05 owners and Mitsubishi Employees.

 

I dont think this guy is being petty for wanting the brake calipers painted. I wouldnt want anything on my $30k+ car peeling after just a few years either. Some of you may not care if your calipers retain their paint but this guy does and I dont blame him. Since your car is no longer under warranty I do understand why Mitsu isnt going to fix your problem, but then again I wouldnt think the paint would start peeling after just a couple of years.