| Subject: | Staining/Discoloring to Brake Caliper Paint |
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Brand: |
Model: |
Model Year: |
VIN: |
Engine: |
Transmission: |
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Cadillac |
ATS-V |
2016 |
2018 |
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All |
All |
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CTS-V |
2016 |
2018 |
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Chevrolet |
Camaro |
2012 |
2021 |
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Corvette |
2014 |
2020 |
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Involved Region or Country |
North America, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Israel, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Japan, GM Korea Company, China, Taiwan, Philippines |
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Condition |
 Some customers may comment on a discoloration or black stain on the paint of the brake calipers. |
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Cause |
This may be caused by high brake pad temperatures during aggressive driving or track event tarnishing the caliper paint. |
Important: Do NOT replace the brake calipers for this condition.
This is not a defect in the paint or the caliper.
| (1) | Not cleaned using mild polishing compound |
| (2) | Cleaned using mild polishing compound |
If the customer wishes to have the black stain removed, a very mild polishing compound can be used to remove the stain.
Important: Do NOT use harsh chemicals or brake cleaner to attempt to remove the stain. This could damage the paint on the caliper.
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Version |
3 |
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Modified |
May 30, 2017 – Updated the Models and Model Years. October 14, 2020 – Updated the Models, Model Years and updated formatting to remove Attention statement and add the Involved Region or Country section. |
Article ID: 39
Created: October 15, 2020
Last Updated: October 15, 2020
Author: Rob
Online URL: https://www.cadillacvnet.com/knowledge-base/article/2016-2018-cadillac-ats-v-cts-v-service-bulletin-16-na-059-staining-discoloring-to-brake-caliper-paint-oct-14-2020-39.html