Caliper refurb

[Tj 0785]

I’m refurbishing my new calipers I’ve got some brake cleaner and a dremmel with some sanding pads. 2 18z brembo seal kits and new pins, brake Caliper primer on order. My questions are can i use a normal paint and not a caliper paint if I’m using a vht clear coat and baking it as instructions say? As I’m not finding the colour I want in the Caliper paint but will try the local colourtone and see if they mix it? Also would these wire brush be to harsh for cleaning the Caliper

 

[hendo#1]

Unless you are constantly on track getting them hot, normal paint will be absolutely fine.

I did my Brembos with acid etch primer and halfords spray paint. Still look great 18months later.

Its all in the prep. I stripped, halved and blasted mine. Painted and rebuilt with new seals, bolts, nipples etc.

 

[Tj 0785]

Mine are mono block but I willlook into getting them blasted I didn’t think off that I’ve also ordered new link pipes and bleed nipples I think the pistons should be re useable, it might see the odd track day but will mainly be road use

 

[S3 Hilife]

I agree it should be fine mate For prep I used a fine flap wheel and various grades of sand paper and a cone ended fine wire brush attachment for the awkward bits
I used the Hycote calliper paint as it comes in the colour I wanted. I wet sanded the primer between coats aswell to get a nice flat finish

 

[Tj 0785]

I’m wanting a blue like this on mine

 

[S3 Hilife]

There is an anodised blue VHT available if it’s close to what you’re looking for


https://www.frost.co.uk/vht-high-te...MIquScnqnc2QIVQqQYCh0C7wWqEAQYAiABEgLsWfD_BwE