Powder coating Front calipers?

Jadar · 07-11-2015, 02:55 PM

For those that have already done the front caliper powder coat, did you have to disassemble the Pistons as well? Since it gets baked at 375*..

I really don't want to dish out $2000 for the MP brakes since the 340mm Stockers are very good. I'm going to just get the rears and powder coat to match since the rear stocks are 2 pice float and look like garbage:

Piggieback · 07-17-2015, 04:30 PM

Why not just use the caliper paint sold in auto zone. The end result is actually the same as factory, I've done it before.

Jadar · 07-18-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Piggieback

Why not just use the caliper paint sold in auto zone. The end result is actually the same as factory, I've done it before.

I could do that, but I did it on a car and the final product is never as best looking and it still chips and flakes no matter what. Powder coat is the way to go for a factory finish.

aacabriolet · 07-19-2015, 08:15 AM

Subscribed. Also want to do this. What rears will you get? M perf? How much are they?

Please post more info and pics if you go the powdercoat route.

Thanks "!

Jadar · 07-19-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Subscribed. Also want to do this. What rears will you get? M perf? How much are they?

Please post more info and pics if you go the powdercoat route.

Thanks "!

I want to get M perf rears. And powder coat the front to match. I'll post along as I get done.

G30 B58 · 07-19-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Piggieback

Why not just use the caliper paint sold in auto zone. The end result is actually the same as factory, I've done it before.

That's comical.

s2k750 · 07-21-2015, 11:57 AM

I'm running these on my car. While the braking power is amazing with these covers, they're a little touchy. If you dont race your car you probably should save the $40.

Jadar · 07-21-2015, 12:21 PM

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I'm running these on my car. While the braking power is amazing with these covers, they're a little touchy. If you dont race your car you probably should save the $40.

Absolutely not. To each his own but I already have brembos up front all they need is a coat of vibrant color. Not putting covers on them.

Plus those covers retain massive heat and affects braking performance.

s2k750 · 07-21-2015, 01:43 PM

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Absolutely not. To each his own but I already have brembos up front all they need is a coat of vibrant color. Not putting covers on them.

Plus those covers retain massive heat and affects braking performance.

Dude, are you kidding me? I bet you $1000 my car with these brembo covers will out brake your "Brembos". Yea, they definitely affect brake performance! Car stops better than a Bugatti now!

Jadar · 07-21-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dd1981

Absolutely not. To each his own but I already have brembos up front all they need is a coat of vibrant color. Not putting covers on them.

Plus those covers retain massive heat and affects braking performance.

Dude, are you kidding me? I bet you $1000 my car with these brembo covers will out brake your "Brembos". Yea, they definitely affect brake performance! Car stops better than a Bugatti now!

Lol

s2k750 · 07-21-2015, 01:58 PM

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Lol

I think we're on the same page now haha If I thought covers were a good idea I probably would have the income that buys a 92 civic lol

Anyhow, I had some caliper painted a few years ago and the shop that did the powder coating handled all the disassembly and assembly. If there are too many miles on the car you might need a rebuild kit

aacabriolet · 08-20-2015, 04:59 PM

Any progress on this?

Jadar · 08-20-2015, 06:00 PM

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Any progress on this?

Just got back from vacation, got my down pipe on now waiting on the JB4 that's the next mod, it's a slower process because the car is gonna have some down time.

I decided to go re paint route because disassembling the calipers completely is not something I wanna really Peruse.

aacabriolet · 01-20-2016, 05:21 PM

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Any progress on this?

Just got back from vacation, got my down pipe on now waiting on the JB4 that's the next mod, it's a slower process because the car is gonna have some down time.

I decided to go re paint route because disassembling the calipers completely is not something I wanna really Peruse.

Did you ever paint your brakes?

SoDiezl350 · 01-20-2016, 10:45 PM

Use the brush on kit not the spray on; results are much better.

Jadar · 01-22-2016, 08:31 AM

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Did you ever paint your brakes?

No I didn't get to it yet, I am still tossing up the idea if I should but the BBK or not.

aacabriolet · 01-22-2016, 08:36 AM

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Did you ever paint your brakes?

No I didn't get to it yet, I am still tossing up the idea if I should but the BBK or not.

Yeah, a lot of money! And as you said, stock brakes are good! Cool, let us know if you paint

SoDiezl350 · 01-22-2016, 01:11 PM

If you do go forward with painting, I suggest you use a brush on kit rather than a spray on.

Original Powerdcoated vs Painted:

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