Brake calipers - Page 2

odysseus · #11 (**permalink**) 03-19-08, 08:42 PM

The key in painting anything and having it last is the surface prep. You could probably use Rustolium and have it look good if the calipers are cleaned and degreased first. I've picked up a box of black epoxy caliper paint for my Audi, but haven't used it yet, since the calipers are currently pretty crudded up. It's gonna take a lot of work, and that's project number 382 on my long list. Installing the Brembo Gran Turismo brake kit (two piece 14" Rotors and four piston fixed calipers) on the CTS is set for a few weekends from now (project #1 for now). Those calipers are already painted a pewter color for me. Then I need to install shims to quiet the Brembo front brake on my Indian Scout V-twin, but that's another story.

sosgood · #12 (**permalink**) 03-20-08, 02:13 PM

Having Brembo brakes would be great, my problem with that is I put my stock 17" wheels on in the winter and than they wont fit. I know what you mean about the project list

kfx · #13 (**permalink**) 03-20-08, 02:31 PM

I painted mine black. Don't remember for sure, but think I used the G2 kit. I would use the kit because it is an epoxy paint that sets up really hard and I think it even includes brake parts cleaner. Did mine about a year ago (and 1 really bad WI winter) and they still look great.

yourgmsolutions · #14 (**permalink**) 03-20-08, 02:47 PM

I did this one last year

JimmyH · #15 (**permalink**) 03-20-08, 03:17 PM

red is kind of ricey, even on a red car. I think black or silver is best, depending on the exterior colour.

Unless you use a really good, glossy paint, it is going to attract alot of brake dust. Even then you will find you are going to have to clean the calipers alot if you want a clean look.

kfx · #16 (**permalink**) 03-20-08, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyH

red is kind of ricey, even on a red car. I think black or silver is best, depending on the exterior colour.

Unless you use a really good, glossy paint, it is going to attract alot of brake dust. Even then you will find you are going to have to clean the calipers alot if you want a clean look.

That's what's nice about the G2 epoxy kit, it turns out really glossy & slippery. I don't have any problems with brake dust build-up, but I'm also running a better, ceramic pad too, i don't even get much build-up on my rims.

JimmyH · #17 (**permalink**) 03-20-08, 05:25 PM

I am definitely gonna get some low-dust pads for the V soon. I am tired of wiping off the wheels after every drive.