Powder Coated Brake Bracket ISSUES???
01-19-2009, 10:39 PM
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Powder Coated Brake Bracket ISSUES???
I recently ordered a set of powder coated brake calipers and brackets for my 2008 C6. The dealer doing the brake installation advised me that I may have some issues with the powder coated brackets setting off sensors and such. Has anyone heard of this sort of a problem arising from using a powder coated bracket?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Starbreaker
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Starbreaker
01-19-2009, 10:41 PM
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Nonsense.
There are no sensors on the calipers, and the powdercoating does not change them in any way.
I've done this on 3 cars with zero issues.
There are no sensors on the calipers, and the powdercoating does not change them in any way.
I've done this on 3 cars with zero issues.
01-19-2009, 10:44 PM
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The dealer mechanic stated: "Powder coating the Calipers themselves, no problem, but the brackets should not be powder coated". The dealer mentioned some issues with magnetic reaction setting off sensors or something due to the powder coating material on the brackets being to close to something or other. Any idea what they are talking about? Will I run into problems if I install these powder coated brackets on my 2008 C6?
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01-19-2009, 11:00 PM
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i did my brackets no issues...
The dealer mechanic stated: "Powder coating the Calipers themselves, no problem, but the brackets should not be powder coated". The dealer mentioned some issues with magnetic reaction setting off sensors or something due to the powder coating material on the brackets being to close to something or other. Any idea what they are talking about? Will I run into problems if I install these powder coated brackets on my 2008 C6?
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The dealer mechanic stated: "Powder coating the Calipers themselves, no problem, but the brackets should not be powder coated". The dealer mentioned some issues with magnetic reaction setting off sensors or something due to the powder coating material on the brackets being to close to something or other. Any idea what they are talking about? Will I run into problems if I install these powder coated brackets on my 2008 C6?
01-20-2009, 12:07 AM
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crazy stuff there,,,,,no worries. The powdercoaring gun has high voltage but that doesnt stay with the parts. The brake sensors are like little mini alternators that produce a low voltage but not to worry. They are just trying to sound smart. I just did my 09 with ZERO issues.
01-20-2009, 12:10 AM
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crazy stuff there,,,,,no worries. The powdercoaring gun has high voltage but that doesnt stay with the parts. The brake sensors are like little mini alternators that produce a low voltage but not to worry. They are just trying to sound smart. I just did my 09 with ZERO issues.
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The actual powdercoat itself is just polyester plastic. Nothing is going to go bad by putting the brackets on. Believe me, I have over 750 sets out there on the streets with no problems.
01-20-2009, 12:23 PM
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You are talking about the Brackets and not just the calipers? Just want to make sure before I install on my ride.
this mechanic does not know what he is talking about.
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My calipars and brakets are powder coated (2-years ago) and something funny happens every time I step on the brake pedal---------the car slows down and stops.
No problems here.
No problems here.
01-20-2009, 08:02 PM
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The dealer mechanic stated: "Powder coating the Calipers themselves, no problem, but the brackets should not be powder coated". The dealer mentioned some issues with magnetic reaction setting off sensors or something due to the powder coating material on the brackets being to close to something or other. Any idea what they are talking about? Will I run into problems if I install these powder coated brackets on my 2008 C6?
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I recently ordered a set of powder coated brake calipers and brackets for my 2008 C6. The dealer doing the brake installation advised me that I may have some issues with the powder coated brackets setting off sensors and such. Has anyone heard of this sort of a problem arising from using a powder coated bracket?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!!
Starbreaker
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!!
Starbreaker
Didn't 'set off' any sensors in mine 
01-20-2009, 11:07 PM
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