Caliper Help
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: South Florida
Caliper Help
New guy here! This is my first post.
I've had my vert for about 3 months. Thanks to you guys I've added a 3M bra, Lloyds mats, a Valentine V1 with the Great Lakes mirror bracket and Invisicord as well as mud flaps.
I think red brake calipers would look great on my car but I lack the 3 T's (tools, time and talent) necessary for the job.
Can anyone recommend someone in the Greater Ft. Lauderdale / Boca Raton area that can do this for me? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dan
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Dan
danharris@bellsouth.net
2006 C6 Convertible, Triple Black, A6, 3LT
I've had my vert for about 3 months. Thanks to you guys I've added a 3M bra, Lloyds mats, a Valentine V1 with the Great Lakes mirror bracket and Invisicord as well as mud flaps.
I think red brake calipers would look great on my car but I lack the 3 T's (tools, time and talent) necessary for the job.
Can anyone recommend someone in the Greater Ft. Lauderdale / Boca Raton area that can do this for me? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dan
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Dan
danharris@bellsouth.net
2006 C6 Convertible, Triple Black, A6, 3LT
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08,'12-'13
Originally Posted by coolcat
I ordered a set of red Z06 brake calipers from Fred Beans and had my Chevy/Caddy dealer put them on. 
for the new calipers
and dont forget the brake lines
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: SF Bay Area CA
Corvette pilot, best work.
swap the calipers, get on the list.
swap the calipers, get on the list.
Originally Posted by DanC6
Thanks coolcat!
I may not have been very clear. I just want to get the calipers painted. Is there a Corvette shop of a body shop that can do this?
Thanks
I may not have been very clear. I just want to get the calipers painted. Is there a Corvette shop of a body shop that can do this?
Thanks
Former Vendor
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From: Loganville GA
Originally Posted by coolcamden
Corvette pilot, best work.
swap the calipers, get on the list.
swap the calipers, get on the list.
I've done several south florida guys brakes.
Its a couple month wait at this point, but you won't be disappointed with my work, I send a set, you have them installed and you send yours back to me in exchange. $200 plus shipping and a refundable core charge. Click on my signature and check out the gallery on my website. I guarantee you won't find any nicer looking powdercoated or painted calipers.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Welcome.
If all you want to do is paint the calipers, you could use the brush on kit from an auto parts store.
You would have to remove the wheel, clean up the caliper and paint (with a brush) the caliper.
The wheel would have to be torqued back on which might be your only hold up.
Best of luck.
If all you want to do is paint the calipers, you could use the brush on kit from an auto parts store.
You would have to remove the wheel, clean up the caliper and paint (with a brush) the caliper.
The wheel would have to be torqued back on which might be your only hold up.
Best of luck.
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