Caliper project pics Update
Racer
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From: Ottawa Ontario
Being a mechanical n00b and all, would anyone mind describing the process of removing the caliper? Is it difficult? Require any special tools?
I want to paint mine, buy Im afraid if I try and take the darn things off I will either break something or not be able to put it back together.
I want to paint mine, buy Im afraid if I try and take the darn things off I will either break something or not be able to put it back together.
Try this link:
http://www.2phast.com/Corvette/calipers.htm
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ABSOLUTELY!!!!
The rotor gets hot, not the caliper. Ever notice the little rubber dust cap on the bleeder doesn't melt?
This is the reason some will spend extra money for "caliper paint".
Before you doubt this post, try it. Then you'll learn.
Knowledge, is a wonderful thing.
The rotor gets hot, not the caliper. Ever notice the little rubber dust cap on the bleeder doesn't melt?
This is the reason some will spend extra money for "caliper paint".
Before you doubt this post, try it. Then you'll learn.
Knowledge, is a wonderful thing.
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ABSOLUTELY!!!!
The rotor gets hot, not the caliper. Ever notice the little rubber dust cap on the bleeder doesn't melt?
This is the reason some will spend extra money for "caliper paint".
Before you doubt this post, try it. Then you'll learn.
Knowledge, is a wonderful thing.
The rotor gets hot, not the caliper. Ever notice the little rubber dust cap on the bleeder doesn't melt?
This is the reason some will spend extra money for "caliper paint".
Before you doubt this post, try it. Then you'll learn.
Knowledge, is a wonderful thing.
if the calipers ever get hot enough to fry the paint, the brake fluid would boil away. fancy caliper paint and fancy packaging - clever marketing scheme!!! 
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Racer
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From: Antioch California
If I'm not mistaken, the stuff marketed as caliper paint is a brush-on material. That would be good for the folks that don't want to remove the calipers from the car. Otherwise, rattle can is good if the surface is cleaned well.
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Burning Brakes
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The fastest way to clean the calipers and around the shock area is air compressor. It'll sandblast the grime right off ready to paint. Get some newspapers, tape and cover everything up. I guess I'll be painting mine now after seeing this thread.
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Was bored on a rainy day and while I was rotating the tires I saw my sons model paint kit, hmmm, "I wonder how the red would look." Worked great and is still looking fine. The break dust will adventually overcome them if you don't clean them periodically. I figure any durable paint will work.
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I've used normal spray paint on calipers and never had a problem with heat. The brake dust will eat through it though if you don't keep them cleam.
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The nice thing about the brush on stuff is its even easier to get on. No tape, no covering, no overspray. And it goes on thicker too.