Taking off calipers to paint
05-06-2008, 11:07 PM
#1
Launching!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: upstate ny
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Taking off calipers to paint Well I just got my rotors and pads in, but before I put them on I want to clean up and paint my calipers. I was just wondering what is involved with taking off the calipers. Am I going to lose alot of brake fluid in the process, will I need to bleed the lines when putting them back on, whats the best way to do this, etc? Sorry for such a newb question but I've never actually taken a caliper off when doing a brake job.
05-06-2008, 11:59 PM
#2
TECH Addict
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Simi Valley, CA.
Posts: 2,727
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I smoothed and painted mine while still on the car. They came out really good too, lasted longer than 3yrs. til i got rid of that car, they never faded, cracked or peeled. It is not completely necessary to remove them. Makes things alot easier.
05-07-2008, 03:24 AM
#5
On The Tree
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Moss Point, MS
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just painted mine last weekend. Just tape everthing down, lay some newspaper and put it on. Way easier. just make sure you clean them up good with a wire brush or something so the paint will stick.
Trending Topics
05-07-2008, 08:02 AM
#8
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Richmond, Texas
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Painted mine on the car also. Little more prep work but you don't have to worry about the brake fluid. Also be sure and cover the car. A large plastic drop cloth will work great. That will keep the overspray off the car. This is a picture of a members car that we did recently.
05-07-2008, 04:10 PM
#11
TECH Regular
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Lewiston, NY
Posts: 462
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ss badges Painted mine on the car also. Little more prep work but you don't have to worry about the brake fluid. Also be sure and cover the car. A large plastic drop cloth will work great. That will keep the overspray off the car. This is a picture of a members car that we did recently.
05-07-2008, 10:47 PM
#16
Painted mine on the car also. Little more prep work but you don't have to worry about the brake fluid. Also be sure and cover the car. A large plastic drop cloth will work great. That will keep the overspray off the car. This is a picture of a members car that we did recently.
05-08-2008, 12:09 PM
#18
Launching!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: upstate ny
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Damn, you guys do some nice work! I just figured it would be more of a PITA to try and paint them on the car, hopefully I'll get this done by next week and I'll try and post some pics. For the people who just use a can, do you spray on a clear or anything after painting.
