Responsible Jon Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Picked up a set of rear discs from Qman this weekend, and since I wasn't feeling too lazy I thought I would clean them up and give them a powder coating. I did one in Wrinkle Red, and the hub and backing plate in Wrinkle black. Looks good, hides damage. I'll shoot the other one tomorrow. It wasn't too hard to take the caliper apart, it was my first time, pretty simple components compared to the giant 8 piston Brembo calipers we had in the shop to fit up to a WRX the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Those are WAY sick, Im taking mine apart to clean and paint too, I dont have a powder coater device so my set are just getting the ol rattle can... -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Lookin' good, very nice. Yeah I painted my rears a couple of years ago, used FORD RED engine enamel. Looks pretty good through my white Wagon Wheels, relatively easy to keep clean. Still would like to do the fronts too. Just my 2 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 The powder coating looks great:banana: I just rebuilt mine too but it's a rattle can job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen115 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 The powder coating looks great:banana: I just rebuilt mine too but it's a rattle can job. mine are red, no pictures though, I just taped off around it and rattled canned it. SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Where did you guys get the new little rubber fittings that go on the calipers? I'm going to paint my calipers but I also wnna replace all the old and dirty rubber to make it all look sweet, did you guys just clean up your old ones or is there a part number I can get and order some? -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Responsible Jon Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 I was able to get front replacement rubber kits from Oreily auto parts for $3 each. The rear was a lot harder, but rockauto had 4 left. I got two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Which one was it from rockauto? I see a bunch of repair kits but some dont have pictures and I dont want to order the wrong one....which one did you order? Thanks -Nomad I was able to get front replacement rubber kits from Oreily auto parts for $3 each. The rear was a lot harder, but rockauto had 4 left. I got two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Responsible Jon Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 The rear kit I ordered is the following. No promises it will work on your stuff. RAYBESTOS Part # WK1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 that part number is no longer there..... -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Responsible Jon Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Guess you missed out! Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 waiting on the new rubber pieces from rock auto....miss out I did not. -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I just ordered a caliper rebuild kit from Subaru. It came with piston o-rings, piston dust boot seals, and the rubber bellows (1 kit is enough for 2 rear calipers). I think the seal kit was less than $30.00. BTW your powder coating looks REALLY nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I ordered 2 sets and each 1 does the both sides, rock auto is a little weird at 1st but once you know how to use it, they have awesome prices!! I recommend them for sure... -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I used the dupli color brake caliper rattle can paint on my set, it was like 9 dollars, I bought 2 packs of extra fine steel wool and scrubbed scrubbed scrubbed them suckers then sprayed them with carb cleaner, let dry and rattle canned them. The picture above is only 1 coat but I think I'm adding another tomorrow...The paint is awesome so far, I love how bright red it is....more pictures to come when complete... -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Nice Paint Job! ... I dont have a powder coater device so my set are just getting the ol rattle can... Mine too... I Was Thinkin' in RustOleum, but maybe I'll Search for an Engine Enamel due to its High Temps. Kind Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I used duplicolor caliper paint, it says it has ceramic in it to help the heat, says resistant to up to 500 degrees. I like the paint alot and highly recommend if powder coating is not available... I believe the can of paint cost $9.00 and there is enough paint to do all four calipers and then some....... -Nomad Nice Paint Job! Mine too... I Was Thinkin' in RustOleum, but maybe I'll Search for an Engine Enamel due to its High Temps. Kind Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I had to buy a new can to do mine, I used the rest of my old can on a friend's Chrysler conquest, which just happened to be DANG close in paint color, so close nobody could tell that 1/6th of his car was painted with duplicolor, once we buffed it all out lol. Jon, calipers look awesome in crinkle red, very brembo ish lol, brad, those look good too, I like that shade of red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 yeah that crinkle stuff looks pretty rad... -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 yeah that crinkle stuff looks pretty rad... -Nomad I got my caliper dust boots in for the rears on my car. I am ITCHING to paint/install these things. Sucks that it is now 45* outside and clear, no good for painting... Damn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 mine boots where in Texas last night so hopefully they will be here either today or tomorrow, its getting freezing here too, I better call up my BEST FRIEND, you know the one..... WITH a garage -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Just got my boot repair kit for the caliper, I think I'm going to add another light coat then let dry, then REASSEMBLE!!!! I'm pretty stoked on rock auto too! THANKS for the recommendation. I oredered beck/arnley #071-7883 and it came with: 2 pistion seals 4 rubber grommets 4 bolt cover boots 2 brake valve covers 2 o rings 1 pack of grease (so enough for both sides) more pictures to come -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Responsible Jon Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 Nomad, would you mind measuring the piston boot and seal ring with a caliper for me? I think my rear calipers are an odd size, as the part they sent me is the correct number but too large. Curious what size your boots are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad_Brad Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I don't have a caliper to measure with sorry... -Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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