Finally had time - painted brakes

[the djay]

I finally had the time to paint the drums and rotors. Went to Canadian Tire and bought some Calliper paint and it only took about 2 hours to "get 'er done"! I'd appreciate any opinions from members. Note: The red you see on the wheels is only the reflection from the paint, NOT over spray lol.

[fjwagner]

The rotors look good, but the drums do not do much for me.

[the djay]

Hmmm, I sort of want to agree with you. Seems to be almost a little too much. Will see what others think, and maybe go back to black in the near future. Either way I found some rust starting to form on the drum so this will stop it I hope as a a bonus.

[iluvmyVersa08]

I like the rotor look. I am thinking of doing that to my Versa.

[williamk10]

what happens when its time to change the front brake pads? Did you paint over everything?

[Red Devil]

Hmmm, I sort of want to agree with you. Seems to be almost a little too much. Will see what others think, and maybe go back to black in the near future. Either way I found some rust starting to form on the drum so this will stop it I hope as a a bonus.

It's a lil much but would've looked a little stupid if you didn't paint both. The only way to stop rust is to sand it down and then paint it or use a rust inhibitor primer, usually contains a lot of zinc, on it first. The process of oxidation doesn't stop when you just paint over the rust.

[MinisterofDOOM]

I don't really see the point of showing off drums. If anything I'd paint them black to hide them more. Painting them an eye-catching body color is definitely not the way I'd go. I guess at least you're helping prevent rust spreading to your wheels.

[the djay]

Used caliper paint that was made for this purpose so I don't foresee any problems with that. I only applied a light coat as well so probably will keep dust and debris out of the calipers. But I do appreciate the comments....thanks.