Painted Brake calipers?

[ybt1982]

Hi again folks

Got a lovely box of brake bits last week, new discs and pads all round as well as braided lines. A couple of questions if I may....

1. Is this a job for a TVR specialist, and associated TVR Tax? Or can a 'normal' mechanic do it?

2. Do I paint my calipers? I'm thinking blue to match the engine bay bits... or will it just look complete tosh? I realise this is a personal thing but I was just interested to know the general thoughts on this look.

Nick

[Podie]

Personally, I've used this lot - http://www.biggred.co.uk/

[Julesprivate]

Ummmmm.... That's a DIY job.. There's no need to pay ANY mechanic to do anything that easy... and besides I always prefer to work on my own brakes, that way I know they have been done properly.

You can buy calliper paint in Halfrauds amongst other places..

[Podie]

Julesprivate said:

Ummmmm.... That's a DIY job.. There's no need to pay ANY mechanic to do anything that easy... and besides I always prefer to work on my own brakes, that way I know they have been done properly.

You can buy calliper paint in Halfrauds amongst other places..

Depends if you want or need new pistons and seals. If buying second hand parts, I want them replaced.

The higher spec coatings that BR offer are very hard wearing - more than can be said for the painted options I've tried in the past.

[ybt1982]

I wouldn't trust myself on a job that involved brakes, I am in no way the spannering type apart from the most basic of jobs. I would love to learn and always ask my local 'man' if I can watch him work on my cars.

You have tempted me with BiggRed but that would be another £300+ and the calipers are fine, as far as I know. May leave them as they are and when time comes to replace I'll have them done properly by BiggRed or similar.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Glue some covers on ..seen them fitted ,they good very nice ..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-Front-Rear-3D-Bremb...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Brembo-Caliper...

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Saturday 29th December 17:49

[ybt1982]

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Glue some covers on ..seen them fitted ,they good very nice ..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-Front-Rear-3D-Bremb...

Hmmm.... in true PH stylee

[rigga]

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Glue some covers on ..seen them fitted ,they good very nice ..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-Front-Rear-3D-Bremb...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Brembo-Caliper...

You first Daz, ..... you first

[Podie]

ybt1982 said:

I wouldn't trust myself on a job that involved brakes, I am in no way the spannering type apart from the most basic of jobs. I would love to learn and always ask my local 'man' if I can watch him work on my cars.

You have tempted me with BiggRed but that would be another £300+ and the calipers are fine, as far as I know. May leave them as they are and when time comes to replace I'll have them done properly by BiggRed or similar.

Had the Griff fronts do e recently (888 / 887 calipers) and pretty sure there was change from £200...

[ybt1982]

Podie said:

ybt1982 said:

I wouldn't trust myself on a job that involved brakes, I am in no way the spannering type apart from the most basic of jobs. I would love to learn and always ask my local 'man' if I can watch him work on my cars.

You have tempted me with BiggRed but that would be another £300+ and the calipers are fine, as far as I know. May leave them as they are and when time comes to replace I'll have them done properly by BiggRed or similar.

Had the Griff fronts do e recently (888 / 887 calipers) and pretty sure there was change from £200...

I'm going to want front and rears though....

[Twistygit]

I would paint them if you rub them down well you get a good finish and it tidies them up well

[quattrophenia]

The brakes on the Chim are simple enough to do yourself, just take your time and get everything yo need before you start.
The rear brake lines are near-on impossible to undo from the chassis with normal length spanners or socket sets, a set of short handled spanners will save you a lot of trouble. Also one of the alun bolts on the rear carriers is not accessible because the hub upright fouls it, a set of mole grips will be your friend here. It is just a personal thing, but I painted my callipers with high temp metallic silver paint. They are visible through the alloys and make it look like new/standard without going over the top.
Finally do not forget to put that lock-tight stuff on the hexi bolts when you bolt the carriers back on otherwise you will be collecting them from the side of the M6 and will probably take 2 miles to stop (if you get my drift)!

[Bassfiend]

ybt1982 said:

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Glue some covers on ..seen them fitted ,they good very nice ..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4pcs-Front-Rear-3D-Bremb...

Hmmm.... in true PH stylee

God I *REALLY* hope not...

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Why are you laughing ?Im getting some in black !It`s not my car but they do look good .

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Sunday 30th December 00:29