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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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I'de like to see some of the members brake caliper covers. I'm debating on those rather than painting my calipers. They advertise that they are good to reduce brake dust, DO THEY ?

Really would like some input before I invest in something others are NOT happy with. Pros & Cons alike appreciated !
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 03:07 AM
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I wouldn't do it, number one, they cover your caliper and keep the heat in thus not allowing your calipers the air flow needed to cool them down. Clean and use caliper paint, they help a little with brake dust, mainly YOU can see that they are dirty and thus time to wash your vette. Sometimes not adding stuff on is a good thing.. Good Luck.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jesse Asis
I wouldn't do it, number one, they cover your caliper and keep the heat in thus not allowing your calipers the air flow needed to cool them down. Clean and use caliper paint, they help a little with brake dust, mainly YOU can see that they are dirty and thus time to wash your vette. Sometimes not adding stuff on is a good thing.. Good Luck.

I like my painted calipers!
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Had Corvette Pilot here on the forum powdercoat mine:

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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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paint or powder coat
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 02:23 AM
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Just painted mine, they look just as good.
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