Topic: I painted my brake calipers today
Anonymous A started this discussion 15 years ago #11,099
They look much better. I painted them while they were still on the car because taking them off would have been unnecessary and retarded.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 25 seconds later[^] [v] #198,600
cool story, to4str
TheSheep !kJ.A4PF7.k joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 4 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #198,601
Do they look faster?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #198,602
TheSheep !kJ.A4PF7.k replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #198,604
@previous (A)
I heard painting brake calipers red makes the breaks heat up 50% easier, painting them blue makes em cool down 50% faster and painting them green gives you 10% better handing.
I painted my front ones red, back ones green... feels good.
I heard painting brake calipers red makes the breaks heat up 50% easier, painting them blue makes em cool down 50% faster and painting them green gives you 10% better handing.
I painted my front ones red, back ones green... feels good.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 14 minutes later, 25 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #198,605
Inb4 OP needs a brake job.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 31 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #198,607
Marked for deletion.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,795
@198,604 (TheSheep !kJ.A4PF7.k)
> front ones red, back ones green
Doesn't that look silly? I painted mine the same colour as the car.
> front ones red, back ones green
Doesn't that look silly? I painted mine the same colour as the car.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,800
lol these topics are nuts
Nickalollyoff !Aw0s40dyqw joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,878
lol good job contaminating the pads you stupid fuck
Nexus !jNexusRe/. joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 47 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,926
Why paint them if you can't even drive the car?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,929
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,933
@previous (A)
But your car is in someones dining room. Its obvious you tried painting your calipers before, and you fucked up along the way by not spraying your calipers properly and ruined some poor brit/muslim tea-time/prayer.
But your car is in someones dining room. Its obvious you tried painting your calipers before, and you fucked up along the way by not spraying your calipers properly and ruined some poor brit/muslim tea-time/prayer.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 49 seconds later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,934
Freecode !!4IKKtS9GG joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 53 seconds later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,936
Have you considered pinning cards on the spokes as well?
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 54 seconds later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,937
@198,934 (A)
You have no idea how funny this is. I hope when a mechanic rotates your tires, or changes your brakes he laughs at you, He points and laughs at you being a boy racer.
You have no idea how funny this is. I hope when a mechanic rotates your tires, or changes your brakes he laughs at you, He points and laughs at you being a boy racer.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #198,945
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
> points and laughs at you being a boy racer
Wouldn't care if he did. I sit on the board of directors for BRAP (Boy Racers Against Prejudice).
> points and laughs at you being a boy racer
Wouldn't care if he did. I sit on the board of directors for BRAP (Boy Racers Against Prejudice).
ltamake !!onnLC5KY8 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #199,084
lol to4str
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 29 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #199,130
> Painting brake calipers
this is totally a logical and safe idea
this is totally a logical and safe idea
Meowth !RKehomzmKo joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #199,264
@OP
Pictures? Do mine? Mine are all rusted.
Pictures? Do mine? Mine are all rusted.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 20 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,246
@previous (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
Mine were rusted to shit also. Just use some wire cup brush drill bits and you can get the calipers down to bare steel very easy. Spray on some engine degreaser, then wash that shit off and scrub the caliper. Spray a good 3 coats of paint and you're done! Cost about $10, definitely worth it. Just make sure you cover all the important shit.
Mine were rusted to shit also. Just use some wire cup brush drill bits and you can get the calipers down to bare steel very easy. Spray on some engine degreaser, then wash that shit off and scrub the caliper. Spray a good 3 coats of paint and you're done! Cost about $10, definitely worth it. Just make sure you cover all the important shit.
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The Pony !.PonyTzEbE joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,248
Sup guys I bought a classic car today and totally made it cool. Check all these modifications I made to it.Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 19 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,272
@199,264 (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
@200,246 (A)
Don't follow this boy racers advise. If you want to do it right ill tell you step by step
@200,246 (A)
Don't follow this boy racers advise. If you want to do it right ill tell you step by step
Nickalollyoff !Aw0s40dyqw replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,275
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 55 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,324
@200,272 (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
This guy is a clown and full of shit. Ignore his bullshit troll advice.
This guy is a clown and full of shit. Ignore his bullshit troll advice.
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,327
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
consider yourself sued for 100,000 pounds a day for libel
consider yourself sued for 100,000 pounds a day for libel
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,334
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
Bottom line is that this bullshit has turned into some thing you're all droning on and on about, in an attempt to troll me because you think it annoys me... There is no need to remove the calipers, the vast majority of advice on the internet agrees with me. If you want to side with a group of people who think they need to be removed because I don't, that's your choice. (If I posted a thread originally saying I was about to remove all the calipers they would all be trying to troll me "nO NEED TO REMOVETHEM TO4STR YOU IDIOT DURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR HURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR LOL EPIC WIN11!!1!11ANONTALK KIMMO FAIL TO4STR PEDO LOLL"). Over it.
Bottom line is that this bullshit has turned into some thing you're all droning on and on about, in an attempt to troll me because you think it annoys me... There is no need to remove the calipers, the vast majority of advice on the internet agrees with me. If you want to side with a group of people who think they need to be removed because I don't, that's your choice. (If I posted a thread originally saying I was about to remove all the calipers they would all be trying to troll me "nO NEED TO REMOVETHEM TO4STR YOU IDIOT DURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR HURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR LOL EPIC WIN11!!1!11ANONTALK KIMMO FAIL TO4STR PEDO LOLL"). Over it.
(Edited 1 minute later.)
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,336
@200,324 (A)
Full of shit to4ster? I do the job right, you cut corners and do a shitty job. Taking off your calipers takes 10 minutes, TEN FUCKING MINUTES,you were too lazy to remove a grand fucking total of eight fucking bolts. I understand how you drove into someones living room now, I bet you figured you could just pour oil in your mater cylinder and it would work the same.
Full of shit to4ster? I do the job right, you cut corners and do a shitty job. Taking off your calipers takes 10 minutes, TEN FUCKING MINUTES,you were too lazy to remove a grand fucking total of eight fucking bolts. I understand how you drove into someones living room now, I bet you figured you could just pour oil in your mater cylinder and it would work the same.
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 24 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,337
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,344
@200,334 (A)
> I was about to remove all the calipers they would all be trying to troll me "nO NEED TO REMOVETHEM TO4STR YOU IDIOT DURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR HURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR LOL EPIC WIN11!!1!11ANONTALK KIMMO FAIL TO4STR PEDO LOLL
No, I would tell you exactly how to do it, step by step, like I did before. You blow it out of proportion. Ive painted entire cars, the most you have painted is a set of cheap wheels. I shared sage advice from my experiences, and you blew it back in my face. People are insulting you because you asked for advice, you were given advice, and you acted like a smart ass because you saw someone do it differently.
> There is no need to remove the calipers, the vast majority of advice on the internet agrees with me.
The vast majority of auto body professionals would tell you that you are a fucking idiot. Go ahead, call them.
> I was about to remove all the calipers they would all be trying to troll me "nO NEED TO REMOVETHEM TO4STR YOU IDIOT DURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR HURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR LOL EPIC WIN11!!1!11ANONTALK KIMMO FAIL TO4STR PEDO LOLL
No, I would tell you exactly how to do it, step by step, like I did before. You blow it out of proportion. Ive painted entire cars, the most you have painted is a set of cheap wheels. I shared sage advice from my experiences, and you blew it back in my face. People are insulting you because you asked for advice, you were given advice, and you acted like a smart ass because you saw someone do it differently.
> There is no need to remove the calipers, the vast majority of advice on the internet agrees with me.
The vast majority of auto body professionals would tell you that you are a fucking idiot. Go ahead, call them.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 54 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,428
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
No-one wants a bigoted pseudo mechanic preaching to them. Just go away.
No-one wants a bigoted pseudo mechanic preaching to them. Just go away.
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 5 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,655
@200,272 (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
I wish you lived here and I'd pay you to do mine. Rust is just so ugly.
I wish you lived here and I'd pay you to do mine. Rust is just so ugly.
Meowth !RKehomzmKo double-posted this 15 years ago, 22 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,663
@200,428 (A)
I trust Nexus on cars. Nexus is someone I can actually talk to that knows what I'd be talking about.
I trust Nexus on cars. Nexus is someone I can actually talk to that knows what I'd be talking about.
Meowth !RKehomzmKo triple-posted this 15 years ago, 21 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,664
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
By the way, whatever happened to that Saturn you and your friend were working on?
By the way, whatever happened to that Saturn you and your friend were working on?
Meowth !RKehomzmKo quadruple-posted this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,688
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
That's sick! Money always seems to be the problem. Hmm. You guys have any videos of it?
That's sick! Money always seems to be the problem. Hmm. You guys have any videos of it?
Meowth !RKehomzmKo quintuple-posted this 15 years ago, 23 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,693
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
Thanks. And yeah, I get pulled over so much. In fact, I got pulled over again last night. No front plate bullshit. Mine is on my visor, but I see so many cars without even a back plate. Shit's mad gay. And I still have to pay my $273 ticket for loud music. Ridiculous.
Thanks. And yeah, I get pulled over so much. In fact, I got pulled over again last night. No front plate bullshit. Mine is on my visor, but I see so many cars without even a back plate. Shit's mad gay. And I still have to pay my $273 ticket for loud music. Ridiculous.
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Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,758
Enough of your stupid bullshit off-topic drivel fuck off cunts.
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 57 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #200,759
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 6 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,886
@200,655 (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
I would just spray the whole assembly black if it were me. I can buy a case of rattle can paint, and spray everything in the wheel well in under a weekend. The biggest thing is the prep work, The less effort you put in, the finished product will be less quality.
@200,693 (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
Was it rap music?
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
What kind of batteries?
I would just spray the whole assembly black if it were me. I can buy a case of rattle can paint, and spray everything in the wheel well in under a weekend. The biggest thing is the prep work, The less effort you put in, the finished product will be less quality.
@200,693 (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
Was it rap music?
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
What kind of batteries?
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 22 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,895
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
> The less effort you put in, the finished product will be less quality.
Indeed. I'm afraid to fuck it up and make it look worse than it does.
> Was it rap music?
Nah, it was some vocal trance.
> The less effort you put in, the finished product will be less quality.
Indeed. I'm afraid to fuck it up and make it look worse than it does.
> Was it rap music?
Nah, it was some vocal trance.
KBR !sJ6B5l9wzM joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 8 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,898
Painted 'em? Seems like you're asking for trouble there.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 16 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,899
KBR !sJ6B5l9wzM replied with this 15 years ago, 28 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,941
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,944
@previous (KBR !sJ6B5l9wzM)
Yeah, need to be careful they don't get too hot and shut down. Although I haven't overclocked them yet.
Yeah, need to be careful they don't get too hot and shut down. Although I haven't overclocked them yet.
KBR !sJ6B5l9wzM replied with this 15 years ago, 55 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,948
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,959
@200,941 (KBR !sJ6B5l9wzM)
He doesn't use his brakes. He runs into houses to get his vehicle to stop.
He doesn't use his brakes. He runs into houses to get his vehicle to stop.
KBR !sJ6B5l9wzM replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,964
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
Oh wait.
Yeah.
STOPPING LIKE A SURREY TEENAGER HOW PRO 10/10 BUD
Oh wait.
Yeah.
STOPPING LIKE A SURREY TEENAGER HOW PRO 10/10 BUD
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Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,966
@200,895 (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
Its pretty hard to fuck them up if you do the right prep work. Just take off your rotor and pads to avoid contamination. You dont have to remove the brake line, just hold the caliper up with some twine or a metal clothes-hanger. If you remove the brake line, you will have to bleed the brakes(which isn't really hard, just a PITA)
You start having problems if you use bright colors, they are much less forgiving.
Its pretty hard to fuck them up if you do the right prep work. Just take off your rotor and pads to avoid contamination. You dont have to remove the brake line, just hold the caliper up with some twine or a metal clothes-hanger. If you remove the brake line, you will have to bleed the brakes(which isn't really hard, just a PITA)
You start having problems if you use bright colors, they are much less forgiving.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,974
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 8 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #200,993
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 13 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,022
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,026
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,043
ltamake !!onnLC5KY8 replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,046
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 38 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,048
Anonymous B double-posted this 15 years ago, 18 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,049
Anonymous B triple-posted this 15 years ago, 27 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,050
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,110
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,115
@previous (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
Its not very difficult, you will probably spend $50 in supplies and a day or two to complete, depending on how fast you work and how much time you spend in prep. Or you can do it the way to4str did, and come out with something that looks terrible.
Its not very difficult, you will probably spend $50 in supplies and a day or two to complete, depending on how fast you work and how much time you spend in prep. Or you can do it the way to4str did, and come out with something that looks terrible.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,118
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
The only way to tell that it was sprayed without being removed is if you take the caliper off and look at it. That's it.
@201,110 (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
I hope you don't die as a result of incorrectly reassembling your brakes.
The only way to tell that it was sprayed without being removed is if you take the caliper off and look at it. That's it.
@201,110 (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
I hope you don't die as a result of incorrectly reassembling your brakes.
Anonymous Q joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,119
Why no pics to4str? Does it look like shit and you don't want to look stupid, or are you just trolling and trying to look stupid?
Anyrate, pics or GTFO to4str.
Anyrate, pics or GTFO to4str.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,121
@201,118 (A)
> The only way to tell that it was sprayed without being removed is if you take the caliper off and look at it. That's it.
Its still a sub-par job, if you are going to do it, take the extra hour or two and do it right. When the paint starts peeling, you will know why.
> I hope you don't die as a result of incorrectly reassembling your brakes.
In all honesty, if you are over the age of 16, and you can't put on a set of brakes, you shouldn't be driving in the first place.
> The only way to tell that it was sprayed without being removed is if you take the caliper off and look at it. That's it.
Its still a sub-par job, if you are going to do it, take the extra hour or two and do it right. When the paint starts peeling, you will know why.
> I hope you don't die as a result of incorrectly reassembling your brakes.
In all honesty, if you are over the age of 16, and you can't put on a set of brakes, you shouldn't be driving in the first place.
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,131
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
> In all honesty, if you are over the age of 16, and you can't put on a set of brakes, you shouldn't be driving in the first place.
It's common sense stuff. Doesn't take a genius to see how something mechanical works, disassemble it with caution, and reassemble it in the correct order. It's why a mechanic can be trained on V6s and still be able to rebuild a straight 6. Or work on 15 different makes and hundreds of models. I will concede that some mechanisms are complicated enough you will need either training or a thorough manual, but brakes aren't one of those systems.
But I guess when the most complicated task you've ever undertaken is refueling something like the brakes is a god damned mystery.
> In all honesty, if you are over the age of 16, and you can't put on a set of brakes, you shouldn't be driving in the first place.
It's common sense stuff. Doesn't take a genius to see how something mechanical works, disassemble it with caution, and reassemble it in the correct order. It's why a mechanic can be trained on V6s and still be able to rebuild a straight 6. Or work on 15 different makes and hundreds of models. I will concede that some mechanisms are complicated enough you will need either training or a thorough manual, but brakes aren't one of those systems.
But I guess when the most complicated task you've ever undertaken is refueling something like the brakes is a god damned mystery.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 13 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,147
@201,121 (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
> Its still a sub-par job
Nope. They look great and lots of other people have painted their calipers successfully without removing them.
Sources:
http://www.howto-guidebook.com/1138
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?3723-How-To-Paint-Brake-Calipers
http://orca.st.usm.edu/~jmneal/tiburon/calipers.htm
http://caliperpaint.org/how-to-paint-brake-calipers/
http://wrenchwise.com/index.php/752
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuning-and-upgrades/127085-how-to-paint-brake-calipers.html
http://www.2phast.com/Corvette/calipers.htm
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exterior-style-mods/49958-diy-how-paint-your-brake-calipers-w-pics.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3mhq_BrnU0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjoRTS5KbHQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlnf_JEbfzI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yEVP40u5pU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Q19JNYRB8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ge10FoCeiE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4AsFtqG94E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GaLEQ4OXig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaDYP6oAKl4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQlmMSKhzk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66fX-OCeNfs
@201,119 (Q)
Because I'm not telling you idiots what type of car I drive (my calipers have the manufacturers logo etched into them and stickers with the logo).
> Its still a sub-par job
Nope. They look great and lots of other people have painted their calipers successfully without removing them.
Sources:
http://www.howto-guidebook.com/1138
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?3723-How-To-Paint-Brake-Calipers
http://orca.st.usm.edu/~jmneal/tiburon/calipers.htm
http://caliperpaint.org/how-to-paint-brake-calipers/
http://wrenchwise.com/index.php/752
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuning-and-upgrades/127085-how-to-paint-brake-calipers.html
http://www.2phast.com/Corvette/calipers.htm
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exterior-style-mods/49958-diy-how-paint-your-brake-calipers-w-pics.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3mhq_BrnU0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjoRTS5KbHQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlnf_JEbfzI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yEVP40u5pU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Q19JNYRB8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ge10FoCeiE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4AsFtqG94E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GaLEQ4OXig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaDYP6oAKl4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQlmMSKhzk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66fX-OCeNfs
@201,119 (Q)
Because I'm not telling you idiots what type of car I drive (my calipers have the manufacturers logo etched into them and stickers with the logo).
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,151
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lol
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 15 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,153
@201,147 (A)
So what? Take a close up pic so we can see your "quality" work, and then block out the bits you don't want seen. You're just making excuses because you either did a shit job and are too embarrassed to admit it, or you didn't paint anything and are just trolling.
I don't give a fuck how many videos you post, to4str. Either post pics of the work you did, or just drop the whole thread. Personally I think you actually did do it and fucked it up really badly and will never show us a pic because you think you have pride to maintain. You do not.
So what? Take a close up pic so we can see your "quality" work, and then block out the bits you don't want seen. You're just making excuses because you either did a shit job and are too embarrassed to admit it, or you didn't paint anything and are just trolling.
I don't give a fuck how many videos you post, to4str. Either post pics of the work you did, or just drop the whole thread. Personally I think you actually did do it and fucked it up really badly and will never show us a pic because you think you have pride to maintain. You do not.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 57 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,155
@201,151 (SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN.)
I'm not embarrassed of where I live, but that doesn't mean I'm telling you my address.
I'm not embarrassed of where I live, but that doesn't mean I'm telling you my address.
SQUARED :3 !L.....AlN. replied with this 15 years ago, 53 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,157
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,162
@201,155 (A)
dude, I'm asking for a pic of your calipers, not a pic of your license plate. If you're going to make a house analogy it's like me asking to show us a pic of the window trim you painted.
You just did a shit job and won't show us cause you know you did it wrong and people will laugh at you. Not even asking to see all of them you fucked up, just show us the one that turned out "best."
dude, I'm asking for a pic of your calipers, not a pic of your license plate. If you're going to make a house analogy it's like me asking to show us a pic of the window trim you painted.
You just did a shit job and won't show us cause you know you did it wrong and people will laugh at you. Not even asking to see all of them you fucked up, just show us the one that turned out "best."
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,168
@201,153 (Q)
@previous (Q)
Even if I bought a brand new Lamborghini Aventador and payed for the calipers to removed and painted professionally, the majority of Minichan would still find many many things wrong with the paint job and the car, you just don't fucking get it... People will always insult me in any possible way, talk shit, try to troll me with patently untrue information, etc, because I am to4str. (An example of this would be you idiots incessantly going on and on and on and on and on about the calipers having to be removed, despite the majority of advice on the internet contradicting this and myself acknowledging that removing them will result in a marginally superior result.) Knowing that not one person would compliment the paint job (because I'm to4str), there is absolutely nothing to be gained from me posting pictures apart from more bullshit and people trying to annoy me, I'm not going to bother. If you don't think I really painted them or whatever, go ahead.
@previous (Q)
Even if I bought a brand new Lamborghini Aventador and payed for the calipers to removed and painted professionally, the majority of Minichan would still find many many things wrong with the paint job and the car, you just don't fucking get it... People will always insult me in any possible way, talk shit, try to troll me with patently untrue information, etc, because I am to4str. (An example of this would be you idiots incessantly going on and on and on and on and on about the calipers having to be removed, despite the majority of advice on the internet contradicting this and myself acknowledging that removing them will result in a marginally superior result.) Knowing that not one person would compliment the paint job (because I'm to4str), there is absolutely nothing to be gained from me posting pictures apart from more bullshit and people trying to annoy me, I'm not going to bother. If you don't think I really painted them or whatever, go ahead.
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 21 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,196
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 36 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,260
@201,115 (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
Not bad. Must pay ticket first. I think the next step for me is to finish rearranging my sound setup since I unplugged everything. I'll post a couple pics of where I'm sticking things.
@201,118 (A)
Nah, I won't. I also take pictures of things I think I'll forget like wiring electronics inside my car.
@201,168 (A)
I wouldn't point out every detail, but if there's something completely wrong I'd point it out. Plus, you actually gave it a try and did it, I haven't.
Not bad. Must pay ticket first. I think the next step for me is to finish rearranging my sound setup since I unplugged everything. I'll post a couple pics of where I'm sticking things.
@201,118 (A)
Nah, I won't. I also take pictures of things I think I'll forget like wiring electronics inside my car.
@201,168 (A)
I wouldn't point out every detail, but if there's something completely wrong I'd point it out. Plus, you actually gave it a try and did it, I haven't.
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,264
@previous (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
To4str is too busy running from his own shadow to worry about your opinion Meowth. His shadow has a hell of a bad reputation. Just listen to him, nod and agree. If you don't then it's, "bawww, you guys troll me, stop saying my name, I'm not me! Fuck off you ignorant cunts!"
besides, he didn't really paint his calipers. He won't even post a pic. Inb4 meowth trumps to4str with PC (painted caliper) images!
To4str is too busy running from his own shadow to worry about your opinion Meowth. His shadow has a hell of a bad reputation. Just listen to him, nod and agree. If you don't then it's, "bawww, you guys troll me, stop saying my name, I'm not me! Fuck off you ignorant cunts!"
besides, he didn't really paint his calipers. He won't even post a pic. Inb4 meowth trumps to4str with PC (painted caliper) images!
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Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,267
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,269
@previous (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
I posted pics back in the day when I sprayed my car, if you remember.
I posted pics back in the day when I sprayed my car, if you remember.
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,270
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
I think I do, but my memory is terrible. That was way way back wasn't it?
I think I do, but my memory is terrible. That was way way back wasn't it?
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 42 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,273
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,276
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 49 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,277
@201,267 (Meowth !RKehomzmKo)
I used to have a nice system. Couple of amps, couple of 12" subs, crossover and cap. was running... 500 watts at the time, I do believe. Might have been 350 actually... no I had a 250 and a 150. 400 watts I think. It was decent. I did the install with a buddy, didn't pay anyone shit to do shit. Looked good too, but I bought the box for the subs. no hand crafting :c
I used to have a nice system. Couple of amps, couple of 12" subs, crossover and cap. was running... 500 watts at the time, I do believe. Might have been 350 actually... no I had a 250 and a 150. 400 watts I think. It was decent. I did the install with a buddy, didn't pay anyone shit to do shit. Looked good too, but I bought the box for the subs. no hand crafting :c
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,282
This thread is not for idle chitchat.
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,283
@201,277 (Q)Nice. I paid Best Buy to install my shit and I'm glad I did. Shit kept shorting out and blowing my subs. I knew that if I installed it myself and accidentally fucked up, I wouldn't be able to get it fixed. Luckily I did that 'cause shit kept shorting out.
Also, 1/4. This is where my capacitor is now. Everything was behind the seat, but I wanted my amp to get more air. Also, the capacitor fit perfect in that spot.
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Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 13 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,284
@201,282 (A)
It's dead unless you post pics. Let us play with the carcass of your thread to4str. Unless you plan to resurrect it with some quality PC (painted caliper) images?
It's dead unless you post pics. Let us play with the carcass of your thread to4str. Unless you plan to resurrect it with some quality PC (painted caliper) images?
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Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,285
2/4My amp is great, but there's little room in my trunk for it to breathe. There's literally like 1-2 inches in between where my subs are in the trunk and where my amp is mounted. Moving it to behind my seat on that laptop fan I purchased. The next three pictures are the amp on the fan. I think it's a nice fit.
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Meowth !RKehomzmKo double-posted this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,289
3/4Hard to tell from this angle, but it's at an angle. It's nice so I can actually put the seat all the way back without damaging anything.
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Meowth !RKehomzmKo triple-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,290
4/4Here you can see the nice big fan that will help keep it cool. It's very quiet. I like it.
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Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,294
My amps would get really hot. They were mounted under the rear seats where there was space. Ended up riding around most of the time with the seats folded up so the amps could breath. Your install looks pretty clean. huge fucking cap, and the fan is a great idea.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,296
Stop it. Make your own God damn thread you fucking parasite.
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,297
@201,294 (Q)
Thanks. I usually kept my backseats down, but it's inconvenient putting them up and down all the time. Especially trying to put them down when I'm driving. Oh, and the subs slide a bit toward the front of the car, so I have to push them back to get the seats back in. The capacitor is about the size of a 2 liter bottle. I had a picture comparing them both side by side, but I forgot where it's at. And yeah, I was planning on getting a nice $50 fan, but I saw this for $15 and it's like the perfect size I need.
Thanks. I usually kept my backseats down, but it's inconvenient putting them up and down all the time. Especially trying to put them down when I'm driving. Oh, and the subs slide a bit toward the front of the car, so I have to push them back to get the seats back in. The capacitor is about the size of a 2 liter bottle. I had a picture comparing them both side by side, but I forgot where it's at. And yeah, I was planning on getting a nice $50 fan, but I saw this for $15 and it's like the perfect size I need.
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Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 17 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,299
@201,296 (A)
Why? this thread is already buzzing with insects and buzzards. It's been dead for a long time. By Monday the bones will be bleached white by the sun and this thread will be a distant fond memory.
Why? this thread is already buzzing with insects and buzzards. It's been dead for a long time. By Monday the bones will be bleached white by the sun and this thread will be a distant fond memory.
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 46 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,301
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 35 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,304
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 45 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,306
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 37 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,308
Meowth Delivers.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 39 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,310
@201,306 (Q)
It's hard to fuck something that is already being sodomized by cancerous troll fucktards.
It's hard to fuck something that is already being sodomized by cancerous troll fucktards.
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 16 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,311
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,315
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 3 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,505
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
Whoa. I don't know why, but I like shit in the background all the time. Whether in the car or at the house or wherever. Is it weird I like having static on my radio too if there's nothing to listen to?
Whoa. I don't know why, but I like shit in the background all the time. Whether in the car or at the house or wherever. Is it weird I like having static on my radio too if there's nothing to listen to?
Meowth !RKehomzmKo double-posted this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,509
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
Lol. I feel you on that. If I had a nice sounding engine, I would love hearing that. But I don't, so meh. Sometimes I'll go on YouTube on my iPhone and blast up some cars' engine sounds and drive by people slow and watch their reactions. Hilarious.
Lol. I feel you on that. If I had a nice sounding engine, I would love hearing that. But I don't, so meh. Sometimes I'll go on YouTube on my iPhone and blast up some cars' engine sounds and drive by people slow and watch their reactions. Hilarious.
The Pony !.PonyTzEbE replied with this 15 years ago, 56 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #201,535
You guys, I'm kind of hungry. What should I make to eat?
dreamworks !AUIkTW/L46 replied with this 15 years ago, 20 hours later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,314
Nickalollyoff !Aw0s40dyqw replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,320
to4ster is a dumb cunt
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,325
Nickalollyoff !Aw0s40dyqw replied with this 15 years ago, 14 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,337
RiverMutt !Mex505FZAw joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,338
Nah, everyone please give OP the benefit of the doubt.
Painting your brake calipers makes your car faster.
Painting your brake calipers makes your car faster.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,339
@previous (RiverMutt !Mex505FZAw)
> Painting your brake calipers makes your car faster.
I am enjoying the extra 10 horse power.
> Painting your brake calipers makes your car faster.
I am enjoying the extra 10 horse power.
RiverMutt !Mex505FZAw replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,340
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,400
@previous (RiverMutt !Mex505FZAw)
Well, I had a K&N induction kit on my last car. Didn't add any horsepower (probably took some off if anything) but the sound was nice. I'm not going to modify the engine at all with this one.
Well, I had a K&N induction kit on my last car. Didn't add any horsepower (probably took some off if anything) but the sound was nice. I'm not going to modify the engine at all with this one.
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,403
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 37 seconds later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,404
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,406
@previous (A)
the engine, peasant. you don't want the engine to look like shit when you've got nice ass painted calipers.
the engine, peasant. you don't want the engine to look like shit when you've got nice ass painted calipers.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,408
@previous (Q)
Great idea. Maybe I'll paint the windscreen and spray "SUP TO4STR?" on the bonnet also.
Great idea. Maybe I'll paint the windscreen and spray "SUP TO4STR?" on the bonnet also.
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,410
@previous (A)
You wouldn't be able to see unless you went with a clear lacquer, which would be kinda stupid. I wouldn't paint any text on the bonnet either, I had a friend who painted "Jesus is Love" on the back of his truck and it turned out really bad. But painting the headers and valve housing would look pretty sweet.
You wouldn't be able to see unless you went with a clear lacquer, which would be kinda stupid. I wouldn't paint any text on the bonnet either, I had a friend who painted "Jesus is Love" on the back of his truck and it turned out really bad. But painting the headers and valve housing would look pretty sweet.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,413
@previous (Q)
Meh, it does look a bit better with all the plastics painted but I can't be fucking bothered. No-one looks under my bonnet anyway and I don't want to harm the resale value further by making it patently obvious the previous owner was a boy racer...
Meh, it does look a bit better with all the plastics painted but I can't be fucking bothered. No-one looks under my bonnet anyway and I don't want to harm the resale value further by making it patently obvious the previous owner was a boy racer...
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,415
@previous (A)
> implying you won't crash it
You want it to look good when you're barrel rolling into a guard rail don't you?
> implying you won't crash it
You want it to look good when you're barrel rolling into a guard rail don't you?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,416
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,417
@previous (A)
Pussy, I rolled a jeep across a major intersection and was hit by 2 different cars while upside down. I still paint my headers and valve covers.
Pussy, I rolled a jeep across a major intersection and was hit by 2 different cars while upside down. I still paint my headers and valve covers.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 8 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,418
Anonymous Q replied with this 15 years ago, 52 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #202,431
Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 days later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,428
cat !COOOOOLbus replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,434
Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,435
did to4str really drive through somebody's house? how did i miss this?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 23 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,455
protip !!pMmAiEwOm joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,458
@204,435 (Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA)
Yes.
He was racing, high on drugs, and lacked appropriate technique to manage braking and turning. He crashed into a house, totaled his car, is facing criminal charges, and severely disturbed the tenants of said house. Mr. to4str expects he will not have any punishment, but that’s just a deflection for the hard time he knows he’s facing.
Yes.
He was racing, high on drugs, and lacked appropriate technique to manage braking and turning. He crashed into a house, totaled his car, is facing criminal charges, and severely disturbed the tenants of said house. Mr. to4str expects he will not have any punishment, but that’s just a deflection for the hard time he knows he’s facing.
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Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 59 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,459
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,460
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@previous (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
Ha ha ha! Is funny because he is few of those things you just listed!
Ha ha ha! Is funny because he is few of those things you just listed!
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 5 seconds later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,462
@204,460 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
My mind is full of fuck. I hearby swear my faith to toasterfairaism
My mind is full of fuck. I hearby swear my faith to toasterfairaism
to4str !COOOOOLbus replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,506
Meowth !RKehomzmKo replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #204,511
@204,428 (Born this Way !dLadyGAgAA)
I had them install my head unit months before my subs because I had a short and couldn't find it myself. Hours after I dropped it off they found it and my car was ready. I had them install this shit because I'm not willing to spend so much money only to fuck it up myself and have it a big paperweight. If I'm already spending that much on everything, I might as well pay the extra $50 or $100 for an install. Whichever it was. Either way, that's nothing to me compared to what I just spent.
I had them install my head unit months before my subs because I had a short and couldn't find it myself. Hours after I dropped it off they found it and my car was ready. I had them install this shit because I'm not willing to spend so much money only to fuck it up myself and have it a big paperweight. If I'm already spending that much on everything, I might as well pay the extra $50 or $100 for an install. Whichever it was. Either way, that's nothing to me compared to what I just spent.
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Lol
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bumped by request
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threads still grate