Powder coating calipers
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 921
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From: Chicago Illinois
Thanks guys. Gonna put them on tomorrow. Of course had to get new slotted/drilled rotors, brake pads and SS brake lines.
I remember when I first bought my girl, forum members were saying once you start modding, it never stops. Why did they have to be right?!?!
Les
I remember when I first bought my girl, forum members were saying once you start modding, it never stops. Why did they have to be right?!?!
Les
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 921
Likes: 134
From: Chicago Illinois
So finally was able to get the brakes done. Here are a few pictures.
Start:
Almost there:
Oh yeah:
Mike did a great job and I really think this fairly easy mod really adds a nice touch to my baby!!!
Thanks,
Les
Start:
Almost there:
Oh yeah:
Mike did a great job and I really think this fairly easy mod really adds a nice touch to my baby!!!
Thanks,
Les
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,275
Likes: 739
From: Miami FL
Wow! What a difference! It really came out super nice
Thanks for posting your pictures
By the way, which SS brake lines did you get?
Thanks for posting your pictures
By the way, which SS brake lines did you get?
Last edited by GCG; Jun 21, 2012 at 11:16 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: This is not a Song, It's an Outburst: Or, The Establishment Blues; Sixto Diaz Rodriguez
Those came out real nice ljorges . Now we'll wait to see jim02C5 complete job..
You should be able to tell the difference with the SS brake lines. The squishy feeling should go away.
. Now we'll wait to see jim02C5 complete job..You should be able to tell the difference with the SS brake lines. The squishy feeling should go away
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Chicago Illinois
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Florence SC
St. Jude Donor '12
Those do look GREAT! In the process of dismanteling everything and doing a much needed detail job of my wheel wells Ran into a small bump when I found that my right rear axle half shaft has leaked some grease sometime recently so one mod leads to another.
It might be a week or two before Im done but I'll be sure to post some pics
Ran into a small bump when I found that my right rear axle half shaft has leaked some grease sometime recently so one mod leads to another. It might be a week or two before Im done but I'll be sure to post some pics
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,506
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From: This is not a Song, It's an Outburst: Or, The Establishment Blues; Sixto Diaz Rodriguez
Those do look GREAT! In the process of dismanteling everything and doing a much needed detail job of my wheel wells Ran into a small bump when I found that my right rear axle half shaft has leaked some grease sometime recently so one mod leads to another. It might be a week or two before Im done but I'll be sure to post some pics
Ran into a small bump when I found that my right rear axle half shaft has leaked some grease sometime recently so one mod leads to another. It might be a week or two before Im done but I'll be sure to post some pics
Shop can't get me in until July 16 for tranny swap. Talk about a bummer, and having withdrawal symptons....depressing..
By the time I'm back on the road, it'll be close to 3 months down time...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,080
Likes: 151
From: Toronto
I would also paint the brackets the same color!
But what's up with those guys that paint their rotor hats caliper color, instead of BLACK???
The focal point is the caliper, you don't want to see the hats.
But what's up with those guys that paint their rotor hats caliper color, instead of BLACK???
The focal point is the caliper, you don't want to see the hats.
I'm considering going for this. I have a 50th Anniversary and I'm inclined to get the calipers in the same color as the car. My questions is what to do with the brackets.
What do you guys think would look better, brackets the same color as the calipers, or say flat black to keep them from stealing the thunder from the painted calipers?
What I'm afraid is that brackets with the same color could detract from the overall look. Any opinions?
What do you guys think would look better, brackets the same color as the calipers, or say flat black to keep them from stealing the thunder from the painted calipers?
What I'm afraid is that brackets with the same color could detract from the overall look. Any opinions?
Pro
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Fort Lauderdale Florida