Rob Davey Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 So J-spec callipers might be useless compared to UK spec ones but at least with some paint they can look a bit better! I have seen various threads but never a definitive guide to painting J-spec callipers. Does anyone have a step by step guide to prepping and painting callipers for the mechanically impaired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Yes I did mine last year and I'm a total numpty when it comes to anything technical. Take your wheels off and do them one at a time. Use a wire brush to get rid of all the brake dust crap on your calipers etc. I used Hammerite smooth, apply evenly and thinly. Takes about 20-30mins per caliper so by the time you get back to the start it'll be ready for its second coat. Just remember, evenly and thinly otherwise it will run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Davey Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Do you take the callipers off? Wire brush close to the disc sounds scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I did mine with the calipers off the disc but not disconnected from the brake line. Just take your time with them, get the metal as clean and smooth as poss to get the best effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinelm Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I took mine off and used a rotary wire bush on a drill to clean them up. They ended up looking pretty good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Managed to paint mine without disconnecting brake lines, just got them as clean as poss ant took time painting them. I used halfords caliper paint and done them well over a year ago and they still look fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Davey Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thanks for all this but can anyone describe the process? i.e. unbolt this, unplug that, swear a little, then hit this very hard – supporting pictures if anyone has them would make it numpty proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Sorry Rob, no pics. When I done mine I jacked one end of the car, supported on axel stands. Take off wheels, there are two bolts holding the caliper on, undo these and carefully remove the pads, shims, anti rattle springs etc noting which way round they go. Hang the caliper from the suspension with a piece of wire to take the strain off the brake line. Clean caliper taking care not to damage rubber seal around piston, paint slowly with thin coats to avoid runs. When dry reassemble in reverse order. Check out the Brake system.zip which has expoloded views of the calipers. BRAKE_SYSTEM.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Davey Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Fantastic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 painted my calipers the other week, nothing to the painting, about 30mins a caliper:) pleased with the result too sorry about the dirty wheel and caliper, motorway driving wacked a decal on there too, looks good i think:eyebrows: ...sure some people will disagree:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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