brake caliper rebulid & paint

Kane · 02-13-2009, 01:55 PM

I used the caliper kit - it is ok; but powdercoating is the real way to go.

hades · 02-13-2009, 07:34 PM

i have the front calipers pretty much ready to go. Took a wire wheel, wire brush and simple green to them. Repeated rinsing with brake cleaner.

I will probably just use the duplicolor 500 degree paint. I just want to be able to do this job once. I have all my parts in hopefully I can get the fronts rebuilt and on the car this weekend. I am also removing my dp, replacing the belts, plugs, installing my temp sending unit, o2 sensor, trans fluid, diff fluid, and fuel filter. Doubt this will all get done--I need my beer drinking time too.

prrex4ever · 02-13-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kane

I used the caliper kit - it is ok; but powdercoating is the real way to go.

I agree, I guess it depends on how much money, time and effort you want to put into it at that moment . Whenever I have to replace or rebuilt mine that is the route I plan to take.

hades · 02-22-2009, 07:24 PM

I just tried the brush on Duplicolor paint. My brother bought some years ago and we never used it. I thought I would give it a try-I didn't like the results so I took it off. I am going to call about powder coating, but I don't want to spend an ass load right now.

02-13-2009, 01:55 PM	#1
Kane All about the O2 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 295 Rep Power: 18	I used the caliper kit - it is ok; but powdercoating is the real way to go. __________________ My 2007 Turbocharged RX8

02-13-2009, 07:34 PM	#2
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land Posts: 316 Rep Power: 18	i have the front calipers pretty much ready to go. Took a wire wheel, wire brush and simple green to them. Repeated rinsing with brake cleaner. I will probably just use the duplicolor 500 degree paint. I just want to be able to do this job once. I have all my parts in hopefully I can get the fronts rebuilt and on the car this weekend. I am also removing my dp, replacing the belts, plugs, installing my temp sending unit, o2 sensor, trans fluid, diff fluid, and fuel filter. Doubt this will all get done--I need my beer drinking time too. __________________ This is going to tear

02-22-2009, 07:24 PM	#4
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land Posts: 316 Rep Power: 18	I just tried the brush on Duplicolor paint. My brother bought some years ago and we never used it. I thought I would give it a try-I didn't like the results so I took it off. I am going to call about powder coating, but I don't want to spend an ass load right now. __________________ This is going to tear