How To Paint Brake Calipers and a 5 Years Later Update

[@arneldobumatay3702]

Nice to give an 5 year update. Many Y/T 'ers don't show follow up vids to verify how their projects have performed and lasted either months and years later.

[@Cartier_specialist]

It looks to have held up well to me. I can't really imagine expecting any better results without powder coating them.

[@BuildBoostDrive]

One thing Id suggest to increase chances of paint not losing adhesion to bare metal is to use a metal prep wipe or an etching primer before applying your topcoats.

[@flyboy2610]

Agreed! And with an etching primer, do not make the mistake of letting it cure completely before top coating it. Let it dry for maybe 30-45 minutes, no longer, and then top coat it. You want to top coat it after it's etched into the metal, but is still 'soft' enough so the top coat will really bond well to it.

[@DD-mp9ok]

5 years? Dirt/gravel roads? That was a great paint job to still look that good!

[@mskinetik]

I love that you do updates of your own work to show how they hold up! :) I would be surprised if any painted calipers look good after 80k miles.

[@betl5982]

Things always look great right after completion. Always like long term updates. Very informative. Thank you.

[@christopherchappell1278]

Hey thanks for the update, my calipers look like they have been brought up from the Titanic and i was just looking to see if it is worth doing and your update has made up my mind to go ahead and do it since i am replacing the seals, pistons and slider pins. 👍

[@thejflores1219]

It was a great job, I never seen DIY painted calipers look this good even after a year. I wonder how it would hold up on salty roads.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Mine look good for about 2 years, and rust at about 4-6. The light coats and heavy coats over are important. Letting it cure baking or leaving on a shelf for a couple weeks is key to avoiding early damage and rust spots.

[@BLKBETE11]

Dude this is impressive… Well done!

[@johna4250]

Fantastic method of spraying calipers. You did an awesome job. Thanks so much for the 5 year update. It was great to see how they held up.

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

That paint job looks good for having taken such a beating!

[@leafers883]

This was showing how to paint calipers. It taught me how to remove them faster than any other tutorial on the internet accurately, let alone the painting aspect.

[@hostbytes]

I've used Foliatec on the brakes of my Golf GTD. The calipers had some damage so I used it so make them look new. And it worked out great! The color of the Foliatec paint matches the OEM color for about 90 percent, only I know where to look for differences. If you check out the overall result there's no difference in color. I've fixed the damage about two years ago and it's still in excellent condition. Might be worth trying out in a new video!

[@chrismovac5274]

Nice vid.Lots of how to paint vids, not many follow up to see how it held up. I think considering it was 5 years they look remarkably good.

[@bm-rf4bc]

big props for doing this. a true before and after.

[@nathanmciver6496]

5 years, that is awesome! I would love to see videos on colour changes, to see what happens when painting over black and adding bright colour! I love por 15! First time using that paint last night and I only needed one coat as I didn't have time with the weather for more! Nice to see a review after 5 years! Seems that would make sence if you used the same paint

[@rudymontoya1628]

I use a 2 part EPOXY brake caliper paint mix. I have had great results with very little damage. The amount of paint is good for a little more than 2 coats of pain. I was afraid the small container would only give 1 coat but it covered them twice with a little left over. It comes with a small brush for application. The paint mixes easy with an activator and leaves a very hard finish.

[@willsrestorations]

ARE YOU KIDDING IF I PUT MY CALIPERS IN THE OVEN MY WIFE WILL ABSOLUTELY KILL ME. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@northsky5629]

Have you grown any balls in two years?

[@willsrestorations]

@@northsky5629 well being that we don't live in a trailer I'm still not allowed to use the other.

[@urban_phantom7750]

​@@northsky5629: said no one in a relationship

[@nobodynoone2500]

1. Scuffing 2. Gegreasing / cleaning (don't skimp here!) 3. Primer when completely dry 4. Paint after an hour of primer drying, then 4 light coats every 20min or so assuming 70deg, then a final heavy(er) coat after a day or 2 (or a bake) 5. Bake at end. Go low and slow if rubber bits are on (160f-200f) for at least 30min. I go a bit higher (200f-325f) if completely stripped castings. 6. Let cool and continue to cure for a day or so before installing if you can. Tips: Most paint is plenty high-heat for brakes. No need for caliper paint. Usually lasts about 4 years on dirt roads and salt. Might be worth powdercoating if breaking them down completely.

[@georgeglovier]

Looks like you did a great job.

[@chrise202]

Thanks a lot for doing this 5 year review. Its invaluable!

[@SuperBackhere]

I didn't use it but myself i heard something pretty good: Foliatec Caliper paint. It's an epoxy paint and applied with a brush. But since i haven't tried it myself i can't say how durable it is.

[@VoodooZ]

Pretty impressive.. I'll definitely check out your full vid. I'm installing brand new caliper so it's perfect time to do it. And do it right..

[@ifell3]

They have lasted really well. Hoping my hammerite ones stand up to the test of time!!

[@natthaphonnoble2407]

Wow held up nice, I’ve seen some other guys have peeling paint, I’m watching your original video lol, seems to be legit and well done.

[@toyetoyetoye]

I am not typically a "dog" person, but that final Butthead clip was icing on the cake! Thanks for the video and tips.

[@kccodex8931]

Great job, I do the same, or order precoated calipers when they are shot, it's the nice look, and also the prevention of rust, sliders freed up, helps seal the bleeders from corrosion, less chance of snapping off, I like a light silver, it makes spotting leaks easy. It's ridiculous that all calipers don't come coated from the factory. Rotors too.

[@Bugkiller08]

The G2 system works pretty well and it's durable.

[@insanity6888]

i learned a lot from this channel.. hoping to see more of your videos thank you

[@harmandeepsingh4607]

Your videos are awesome, I’d and i think everyone else here would like to see more and more of these

[@ozzstars_cars]

Now that's a sporty look!

[@abcortani]

E-series Cerakote is pretty durable stuff. The crappy part is cost of application and the fact that you have to completely tear-down the calipers.

[@mloverine]

nice work. I had a custom shop paint my calipers and flaked off after 2 - 2.5 yrs

[@iship9705]

5 years not bad

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I would be very happy with how they look after 5 years and all those miles, especially if on gravel roads. I think it is a win.

[@iamwan939]

u hit the gold mine with the avocado farm. stay safe brotha

[@dannpd1955]

Good video. Very well done and very informative.

[@MrMcbuck48]

I'd say after 5 years they still look good to me. Thanks.

[@TheVillainsProjects]

Loved the doggo's five year update.

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

When I have baked the enamel, I did it at 250°F. It REALLY WORKS! AND LASTS FOR YEARS!

[@doppelganger69]

Baking doesn't destroy the piston?

[@multitaskchef]

Nice work. And awesome update!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ihsaa44]

I watched the video till end just to see the grown up puppy 🐶

[@mobigsly9595]

Aww.. what a good boy! 🐶

[@marcelinovalerio1238]

5 Years? Looks great!

[@eddiethebomb1486]

I used 2k clear coat with hardener 3years later no chips on the paint

[@TylerBeRippin]

Really appreciate your work and videos!

[@johnkaimins9998]

Thank you for providing this video. This confirms my decision to clean and buff my brake calipers and not paint them.

[@Masterchief68]

Great video, looked real good when first painted and looked pretty good five years later! The only question is why waste all that time cleaning and painting them for a four door POS??

[@Tonebone721]

I think you said caliper a 100 times or more in this video I’m gonna say it only 2 time those calipers still look good 5 years later

[@fredjones554]

Pretty good result

[@julianarodriguez3635]

It's better to powder coat them

[@T_O_Negative]

That's a win for 5 years 🤷🏽🤔 considering it came from a spray can. if you are a perfectionist just do them again

[@Givelasagna]

It's important to do at least 2 layers of primer before the base and then clear coat so it can last way longer

[@nickbrockelman]

I use farm implement paint. It handles the temp and is har more durable. Sometimes limited color choices though.

[@crackener]

I enjoyed this

[@jamesp2293]

I have been following your method very closely for my rear calipers. They have come out pretty well. The calipers I just painted using your technique were Remanufactured ones that had the powder coating you mentioned in your other video. I used a wire brush to get that off per your suggestion. But how do you REPAINT calipers that have already been painted? Do you need to use a wire brush and get rid of all of the old paint? Or can you just do a quick sanding or something and paint over that? Is it just a bad idea to repaint them? Would appreciate advice. Thanks.

[@blkeclipsel2400]

Does baking the caliper damage the boots ? I dont mind baking, but I'm not too thrilled about disassembling the boots and pistons. As i have 4 piston brembo calipers. That's 16 pistons total I'd have to remove and reinstall.

[@lloydmumpande3987]

that looks wonderful will definitely try it out but l got a knocking sound on my Toyota passo l changed the big end bearings but still there is a knocking sound

[@abbate2137]

Top three mechanic channels Ratchets and wrenches Chris fix Scottie Kilmer. I can build a car from scratch watching these dudes or at least change my oil.

[@OrionTheOwtlaw]

Kilmer has too many bias baby boomer opinions. Got tired of hearing him trash brands that he doesn't like. Just tell me how to fix it, you know.

[@evingmadeez5008]

My back drums are rusted.. is it safe to grind a layer of the outside case with a sander?

[@_basho_7089]

Brake drums are reasonably thick so you should have no problem sanding them back to the bare metal

[@raftonpounder6696]

Yes.

[@CarlosContreras-gk9gp]

Amazing

[@shahfahad8623]

Love you still looking good

[@kana_fayrin3275]

Wow it looks not bad at all after 5 years

[@Fatbodypyle]

I'm guessing most of the paint damage was not from road debris but from the mechanic that serviced your brakes. I doubt you've driven 80000 miles without pad and/or rotor replacement and the majority of those Greasemonkeys couldn't care less about your nicely painted calipers being scraped up.

[@edwardthayer9386]

👑

[@robertoortiz85]

If you use a white under coat then the red paint the color will be much brighter kind of like the oem porches. Also you forgot to used primer

[@247jeffmarshall]

Do you think it would be necessary to remove the piston and rubber components before putting it in the oven?

[@wirefeed3419]

Should be no need to disassemble the calliper and piston so long you keep you temperature around 225-250 max. Uttnder hard breaking the brake piston can heat past that temperature range.

[@TekMan05]

Is it safe to bake paint in your oven and then use it afterwards for food?

[@kriley570]

Right! The fumes released would not be good for humans to breathe either!

[@MichaelCook1981]

Can be much worse than all the garbage they put in process food. It will eventually bake off. It would be ideal if you had a separate oven or something similar.

[@gilhernandez7058]

If your worried run a clean cycle at high temp and burn if off, bonus will be your even gets a deep clean

[@BrogeKilrain]

I just cleaned mine with pressure washer and brake clean . Taped them up right on car and painted . Looked fine for years

[@GingerAleDude]

I didn’t bake those and the gloss black held up good. I did go back about once a year and scoffed and did a light spray. Using a garbage bag and tape, it’s a 5min job.😳

[@noluck8613]

Thank you for this

[@Joshoptimus]

I usually get better results priming first, especially starting off with bare metal

[@dereklacey1]

So you bake the caliper with the rubber still on the piston?

[@bm-rf4bc]

low temp and vulcanized rubber.

[@JohnnyDoe911]

do ...we really put the calipers into the oven or did i not get it

[@Flaming360Spider]

Yup maybe putting high temperature primer it might last longer

[@johnhanselman6371]

In less than 5 mins, I used high temperature spray paint without removing the wheel and it looks good enough. Do not worry if some spray paint gets on the rotor because it will naturally wear off when you use your brakes. * I did not bother to spray the back side of the caliper because it is not important to me and I cannot see it anyway.

[@PrincessTS01]

if you put out more videos maybe you will get the 1mil subs

[@thrasher305]

Looks normal to me to be honest. Held about as good as my stock red calipers.

[@randydiaz619]

Ceramic coated might of been better

[@wolf-tw7ee]

That's a big doggie

[@markrice3019]

😃😃

[@steveramirez1654]

👍

[@german_lifestyle_tajbakhsh7282]

It should ve been primed and then thick clear coated

[@easycomeeasygo8901]

I can't believe that the rubber in the calipers didn't melt at 200 degrees for an hour. I put por-15 on mine they lasted pretty good. But they do get dirty even if you're not on dirt roads. I painted the control arms and everything black. My biggest problem is that I have to replace the rear calipers every two years or so. Damn AutoZone cheap crap. But its LLT. So gotta do it. Im not paying 3**. 00 for audi calipers that will fail as well just a little later.

[@scotthajney4127]

You should have used the oven in the meth lab

[@DrMarvinLara]

All that on a Hyundai?

[@psfanboy79]

Don’t blow your oven up from the fumes lol

[@keithk7132]

Come on man! You should repaint every year if your looking for show room quality and never drive it on a dirt or gravel road, this is common sense. Butthead is boss!

[@Scytha86]

Ok, and now how to repair the paint? :D

[@spicemasterii6775]

Why paint the calipers?

[@OrionTheOwtlaw]

Go away! Of course its for looks. If you're boring like that just don't comment, this isn't the video for you. Go find something you agree with to concern yourself with. Easy.

[@ryanfortin9166]

Adds an extra 45hp per caliper

[@frankstark4053]

WHY?

[@909orbitz]

gg

[@luciohuet8513]

I want to see the 🐕.dog

[@AndriusKamarauskas]

M539 Restorations made a video about caliper painting over here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPdhnh3qpp-j7c when i find nice pair of big brake caliper i will try to replicate his results

[@sattarrn3320]

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[@robertvillafan1220]

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