removing calipers... - Honda Prelude Forum

corpuszero · 08-09-2006, 07:01 AM

hey guys, thinking about painting my calipers now. can anybody show me how to take out the caliper and paint it? still not too sure about what kind of paint to use....or clearcoats, thanks.

dohcpower v2.0 · 08-09-2006, 09:44 AM

i have never once removed my calipers to paint them.

I took some steel whool, went over the whole caliper to remove the dust and dirt. Put a rag over the hub and brake disc, then sprayed them on the car.

I used hi-temp primer, hi-temp paint, and then some hi-temp clear.

Dfwbb6 · 08-09-2006, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dohcpower v2.0

i have never once removed my calipers to paint them.

I took some steel whool, went over the whole caliper to remove the dust and dirt. Put a rag over the hub and brake disc, then sprayed them on the car.

I used hi-temp primer, hi-temp paint, and then some hi-temp clear.

True......why remove em unless your very particular

LudemanDan · 08-09-2006, 10:15 AM

Tirerack sells a kit that you're just supposed to brush on while the rotor is on the car.

JasonC. · 08-12-2006, 11:05 PM

I had mine powdercoated - only cost like $100 and they look brand new one year later :

lilredlude · 08-17-2006, 05:24 PM

its a pita to remove them if they are old/rusty. i'd paint them while on. unless your putting on new ones, then paint/powder coat while off...

IgnacioLT · 08-17-2006, 06:57 PM

i think NTPOG shows how to remove them if you still don't know how. They show how to replace rotors so of course you have to remove the calipers first.

m610 · 08-17-2006, 11:00 PM

Search. There have been write-ups here on this.

Forbidden · 08-18-2006, 11:25 AM

Also remember if you remove the caliper you'll need to bleed the brake system after you re-install them.

golfradict · 04-01-2008, 05:28 AM

Duplicolor Caliper Paint Kit sells on ebay. No need to remove the calipers. Comes in 5 different colors. Sells for about $30.00.

Blacklude1 · 04-01-2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dohcpower v2.0

i have never once removed my calipers to paint them.

I took some steel whool, went over the whole caliper to remove the dust and dirt. Put a rag over the hub and brake disc, then sprayed them on the car.

I used hi-temp primer, hi-temp paint, and then some hi-temp clear.

+1

I masked the wheelwell area w/ newspaper. Easy.

Solid · 04-01-2008, 08:00 AM

This thread is almost 2 years old guys

Blacklude1 · 04-01-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Solid

This thread is almost 2 years old guys

There is still great demand for red brakes!!

BBYlude · 04-01-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Solid

This thread is almost 2 years old guys

is it just me, or has there been a recent rash of 'thread resurrection' occurring?

golfradict · 04-01-2008, 08:26 AM

My bad, I'm responsible for the resurrection.

Solid · 04-01-2008, 11:46 AM

^It's ok we'll let you off this time.

corpuszero · 04-01-2008, 11:54 AM

Hey, at least their "searching" ! lol

I'm proud to have my 2 year old thread revived.

golfradict · 04-01-2008, 12:08 PM

Thanks fellow Louisiana folks. This is an awesome web site, I'm learning a lot here. I've only had my Prelude for 2 months now and LOVING every minute of it. I sold a full size gas guzzling Dodge Ram to purchase the Prelude which gets twice the mileage. Gas prices really suck nowdays.