caliper paint vs. high temp enamel

[rudee023]

I was gonna use the high temp enamel I used on my valve cover to paint my new Z32 calipers. Should it make a difference? Is caliper paint more resisitant if it comes in contact with brake fluid?

[tex240]

i did mine with some high temp red and it looks bad *** and isnt coming off at all. it was like 5 bucks too.

[stutt944]

care to post any pics??

[rousie13]

I used the G2 caliper paint and it looks awesome. Everyone goes where did you get your calipers in blue, so I thought it was well worth the money that I spent

[LaureltheQueen]

Brake fluid will **** paint up no matter what kind you use. Pick a high temp color that you like, and it should all work well.

[UncleBen]

i also used the G2 caliper paint system. i changed out my front brakes to the Z32 30mm ones, and they were painted with high temp engine paint. they look great when clean, but are a pain to clean while the wheels are on the car. plus the dust doesn't just whipe off real easy with the high temp paint. my rear calipers, painted with the G2 caliper paint come clean with the swipe of a finger. they are much easier to clean. i wish i had some more of that stuff to paint my Z calipers with it.

[LaureltheQueen]

get green stuff brake pads. less dust.

[UncleBen]

i probably should. these pads came with my Z conversion, so i used them. how much do those pads cost, and from where?

[LaureltheQueen]

http://www.google.com

[UncleBen]

i am lazy laurel. so come on, hook a white brutha up....

[LaureltheQueen]

youre lucky I have nothing better to do than search for brake pads.

"EBC V4 Greenstuff

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[LaureltheQueen]

Also, just as a caution. All brake materials have asbestos in them, except for some ceramic pads maybe. Even if they have "asbestos free" on the box, dont trust it. Just be careful to wet down any brake stuff before working on it.

[UncleBen]

sweet. thanks laurel :icon18