Painting brake calipers

[jaynian]

for those wan to DIY..check out this..





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3mhq_BrnU0

 

[ganfh]

LOL!!! Good vid!

 

[speed2horizon]

Ya.. good video... but where to find the hot temperature rotor and drum spray..?

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wow..
cool!
nicely done looseand!
so u take out d caliper to spray, then put it back..?
isnt there any settings on the brake that we need to take note??

No special setting required. Reverse procedures of how u remove the calipers are the procedures to reinstall your calipers.

One important note needs to be taken:

REMEMBER TO BLEED YOUR BRAKES!!!

 

[loose_end]

http://orca.st.usm.edu/~jmneal/tiburon/calipers.htm

http://www.preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242613

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/brakes/brake-repair/paint-brake-calipers.htm

http://www.turbobricks.com/mods.php?content=art0006

http://www.2phast.com/Corvette/calipers.htm

http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/calipers.htm

http://www.carspace.com/guides/How-to-Paint-Brake-Calipers

http://www.torquecars.com/styling/painting-calipers.php

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/0503cl_dupi_color_disc_brake_caliper_paint/index.html

I refered to this websites..Erm , what is bleeding ?

 

[oligokoko]

I refered to this websites..Erm , what is bleeding ?

bleeding ur brake system if u remove ur brake line frm ur calipers. bleeding must be done to give u better brakings n term of pressure n time n also prevents ur brake pistons to get rusts.

just a question here, r d bleeding precedures different if ur car have an abs pump? some suggest to turn ur engine on while bleeding, n some say need to turn on and engage a gear so tht d driving wheel is moving n then bleed. as for me, i think u just bleed normally for a version with or w/o abs pump. coz if equipped with abs pump, when ur engine is turn off, d pump is disengaged n do let d brake fluid to go thru. so save fuel maa. n bcoz d abs pump is working when wheel speed sensor senses a sudden lock, so at other times d pump will not activate.

am i understanding d correct theory here sifus? need ur opinions

 

[speed2horizon]

bleeding ur brake system if u remove ur brake line frm ur calipers. bleeding must be done to give u better brakings n term of pressure n time n also prevents ur brake pistons to get rusts.

just a question here, r d bleeding precedures different if ur car have an abs pump? some suggest to turn ur engine on while bleeding, n some say need to turn on and engage a gear so tht d driving wheel is moving n then bleed. as for me, i think u just bleed normally for a version with or w/o abs pump. coz if equipped with abs pump, when ur engine is turn off, d pump is disengaged n do let d brake fluid to go thru. so save fuel maa. n bcoz d abs pump is working when wheel speed sensor senses a sudden lock, so at other times d pump will not activate.

am i understanding d correct theory here sifus? need ur opinions

Bleeding is removing air trapped along the brake lines and hoses when caliper is being removed. Air is compressible fluid. And if there is air bubble in the lines, when pressing the brakes it takes time to compress the bubble before the fluid in the lines came into hydraulic reaction.

So, if not bleed properly, can cause No brake at all.

Bleed with a moving wheel...? You lived long enough already..?

Brake abs... A very subjective matter... For me, getting a brake stopper and a better brake pads will improve the braking more efficiently.

 

[oligokoko]

Bleeding is removing air trapped along the brake lines and hoses when caliper is being removed. Air is compressible fluid. And if there is air bubble in the lines, when pressing the brakes it takes time to compress the bubble before the fluid in the lines came into hydraulic reaction.

So, if not bleed properly, can cause No brake at all.

Bleed with a moving wheel...? You lived long enough already..?

Brake abs... A very subjective matter... For me, getting a brake stopper and a better brake pads will improve the braking more efficiently.

i mean bleeding while engaging a gear on a hoist/jack/stand. if not mati lor. hehehe. sorry 4 d confusion. hehe

 

[badboyz89]

hi all..
i'm new here..
just wan some opinion from u all(sifu) wat color suit black car?

 

[D.K.Prince]

mn....... what your rims color ? might effect too.

 

[badboyz89]

silver.. exactly like my avatar pic..

 

[loose_end]

Gold colour ?

 

[badboyz89]

mmmm...
i got think bout gold color oso...
scare too over the color n don match the car..

 

[loose_end]

How about red then ?

 

[badboyz89]

red not bad..
but too many ppl with red adi..
i think i will go with gold..
hehe..

 

[ham_m2]

painted my caliper 3 weeks ago...
here is the pic...

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/59/40/11920495/1_921691279l.jpg

 

[mingz]

wah..kena poisoned by this thread 9 9...will paint my blek caliper soon.... i plan to paint not spray

guys,wat brand the best for painting?

 

[loose_end]

Hamdan , what happen to your calipers paint .. erm , like kena scratch d ah ( gold colour ) and what you kind or brand you use

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wah..kena poisoned by this thread 9 9...will paint my blek caliper soon.... i plan to paint not spray

guys,wat brand the best for painting?

Mingz , what best paint .. No idea la .. because only did it once , never experiment all la .. all I know that is important is ( got to get high temperature paint lo ) .. If you want best ah , you change to brembo calipers la .. hehehe

 

[mingz]

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Mingz , what best paint .. No idea la .. because only did it once , never experiment all la .. all I know that is important is ( got to get high temperature paint lo ) .. If you want best ah , you change to brembo calipers la .. hehehe

yours look nice too...look shiny,wat brand is that?yours is paint or spray?

 

[SP|D3RMaN]

Hi guys.
Thought i would share with you guys my mini project.

Car was jack up and all 4 wheels was removed.

Calipers was then wash with high pressure washer and scrub it till i feel it's clean.
Then i painted it with Hammerit - Hammer Blue colour to the calipers.
This is the finish product.

More info on the paint can be found by http://www.hammerite.com/global/products/index.html

 

[loose_end]

I guess spraying will have a better finishing..smoother..but from what i brushed , the finishing is considered smooth to me..Erm , the paint that i use to paint my calipers are ( Hammerite , Red Engine Lacquer , Protective Coating For Use On Liquid Cooled Engines , Temperature Resistant to 150 degree celcius and etc..It cost me RM27..The smallest tin I could get..

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Erm , about painting..It stated "Quick Drying" , how quick , I have no idea..What I did was , while and after I painted the calipers..I place a fan to blow it..Assuming it will dry faster..I think it took me 3 hours , 6pm to 8pm to dry..How I determine the dryness is by touching the paint by it stickyness..

Mingz , answer here le

Bump: Spiderman , nice one la .. blue colour .. erm , picture with your rim please .. but spiderman red colour la not blue .. haha ..just joking