How to Shave and Paint Your Brake Calipers

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In this video, I not only show you guys that I picked up a 4-piston BBK for my Nissan 240sx, but I also take you with me as I refinish the brakes, remove the imperfections on the caliper, and paint everything so it looks AMAZING!!!
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I’m waiting for a few more parts to come in for the install, but as soon as they arrive, I will be installing these brakes, I’ll make a comparison between the two setups, perform a test to see which is actually better with numbers, and show you what is needed in more detail.
These brake calipers are made out of aluminum, so if any area of the caliper isn’t painted, it isn’t a big deal as it will not rust. Nissan made the same version of these calipers out of steel, and those need much more attention as any are that is bare steel will rust and begin to corrode as soon as it comes in contact with oxygen (& water, & salt). So take your time to paint your brakes and protect them from the elements. If you’re looking to do this to your Audi, Honda, Subaru, or whatever brakes you have, instead of picking up the Nismo stickers as I did, pick up your appropriate one, and then install them before you spray on your clear coat.
If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email at [e-mail]. Thanks for watching!! :)
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[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

I always hang parts with a wire or string when painting. Garage door tracks work great. You don't have to touch or rearrange parts to get every possible angle. Immediately before and afterward- hit it a minute with a hair dryer to warm, remove dust, and speed tack each coat.

[@CVM222VOLT]

Went through these same steps + painting mine and in just a 1000 miles the paintnt started chipping / peeling away. Asked those who also painted theirs that have had no issue and all said I made a mistake which you are doing also. I neglected to cure them in an oven. Watched many more videos and this is very often recommended.

[@dkel4341]

Very good point. When using the same paint on engine headers, you can do a cycle with the engine idling to heat them up and cure the paint before getting it too hot. You can’t do that with brakes but they are small enough to fit them in the oven and cure.

[@samuelsamano3777]

At what temperature?

[@arkangelsklucifer]

detail oriented! every service I spray, brush, wipe and repeat when working undercar.

[@Sarm-mx6qy]

Dam! That looks amazing. Great job!

[@landongooding7461]

Pro tip: the first coat of primer should be very very light, just a light dusting. You should still be able to see the the original finish under the first dusting coat. Then 2nd coat should cover everything.

[@akmalps9999]

I hope your channel grows. Your videos are very well done.

[@markb1935]

Your workmanship looks great, well done mate 👍

[@vt2704]

Can't wait to see what you got planned for the rear brake set-up.

[@matthias7751]

Cool Video 👌🏼 with a very nice result !💪🏼

[@tia1103]

Good job!!! Nice result

[@peterolley9309]

Lovely job mate they look banging

[@leopoldwhylie5076]

I enjoy your videos. The information you share is not new but the way you share it is. Production values, process, cinematography, script... All better than just the forums we've been using all these years. I still watch every video you post even though some of us have already been through most of this. Keep going, you'll only get better.

[@charlesgunzelman3323]

Leopold Whylie have you ever worked on a car? Dude is spreading misinformation.

[@pigatt1]

Great choice on color. Great instruction in the vid as well

[@jpogera9939]

love the effort...nice work

[@derv8411]

very nice...the VHT paint products are pretty popular. And for very good reason, it looks like they do a very good job. I've seen people do them on valve covers and they look awesome. Nice job and great video my man...

[@bchnts]

Really awesome result I didn't expect to like so much a black caliper but it is really nice

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks buddy!! Its hard to imagine what would look good and what won't. Sometimes you just have to go for it 😁

[@paulwharton1850]

Excellent video - very clear.

[@oliverhughes1059]

Looks really good 👍👍

[@fofdeejay]

Nice job man 👍

[@big-patria-lo3508]

Looks great and amazing job for the price 👍🏽

[@jejednb]

"OLFA SILVER autoblock SVR 2" best précision cutter ever ! good vidéo, good job : )

[@BimmerDude]

Those look awesome man!

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks buddy!! I'm pumped to throw them on the 240 😁

[@syedali-kr1fj]

Very nice job done. Bravo!

[@vestroier]

im a brazilian and i watch your videos about a year. keep on it bro. your chanel is full of content! consagrs

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks for stopping by to give them a watch :)

[@lanceyoung8808]

Looks good and good job on the video. Keep at it. I would ignore some of the comments below. Giving pointers and positive feedback is one thing, but some these are just negative in an attacking way. There is no need for that or wasting any worries on them.

[@DeeJayAmuze]

cant wait to see them installed

[@milanmastracci]

Me too!! 😊

[@sakalelis69]

Nice job coating the friction surface with paint! Don't forget also to put a nice layer of grease on both sides of the rotor

[@bigbee4774]

sakalelis69 OMFG HILARIOUS

[@robertosaenz4635]

your ridiculous! obviously you havnt bought rotors with a coat on them that comes off after using the brakes a couple times ....

[@SamS-fd5qt]

@@robertosaenz4635 You obviously don’t know how to sense sarcasm.

[@roberthusk3402]

Lmfao

[@roberthusk3402]

Just blow the pistons out, paint and bake in oven then put back together

[@JzLyfe]

I was wondering if the Cadillac brembo calipers would cost the same as the 300zx setup you did? Im stuck on which to choose because yours came out very good for what I want to do on my s14.

[@PaFREd0]

Really nice job, gonna attempt that on a pair of Acura RL's for my EK lol Only thing missing was to show them installed on the car tho.

[@dmalott0908]

Nice job!!!

[@rubioalejo]

Great look. also, for a $60 calipers it will be good to check o-rings seals and retainers!

[@speedsterwinston]

"I'm very detail oriented "......then sprays primer all over the friction surfacr. SMH.

[@Andy-bm6zo]

Yea & it will be scrubbed off after he uses the brakes twice. Not a big deal at all.

[@acuadras12]

Some brake cleaner will clean that right off!!!

[@kaimingleung1396]

@@Andy-bm6zo Yeah and now you have a fucked rotor surface because you have uneven deposits of brake pad material and random junk gumming up your pad contact area. But anyway you know that there's going to be some amount of bullshit in this video because he's using slotted AND drilled rotors from some cheapo no-name kit with generic ceramic pads, that stuff is usually junk.

[@matth4069]

@@kaimingleung1396 my thoughts exactly

[@pmodd]

@@kaimingleung1396 Presumably your comments are all theoretical, since a thin layer of rattle can paint makes no more difference to the rotor than the surface rust that builds up a week of rain; the excess paint disappears immediately upon use. This is a really common action and is has no effect on pad bed-in or braking capability. Dry paint doesn't behave the same way as a lubricant like grease/oil, because it isn't the same thing.

[@andrewpaige9152]

Looks great

[@wash_dogs5684]

you should of painted it red, it adds about 2-5 hp

[@WrongFromWright]

No it doesnt. On 4 piston calipers its adds about 10.

[@shammyali3895]

+ReggaeDubSoundSystem Inline 4 brakes 🤣

[@alex2974]

You mean flat four brakes

[@82werk72]

and sticker add 5 more hp :D

[@eksine]

your mom adds about 2,000 lbs though

[@tofutoothpick]

How do you not have more subscribers is beyond me. Great job!

[@milanmastracci]

SHARE SHARE SHARE!!

[@kl3vr]

Dude, just wear gloves! you know your fingers have oils on them and then you go handling the parts after cleaning them.

[@Texasknowhow]

Nice work and video- sub’d

[@dallastruckscene9755]

That quality though👌👌

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks Jorge 😊

[@stephensimpson6051]

Good job👍

[@almautos2533]

Forget notification squad now it's bead squad 👍

[@almautos2533]

Beard*

[@demigodq6083]

Damn good job

[@tomekandrykowski]

Looks amazing and will look great with the nismo wheels

[@milanmastracci]

Sure hope so!! 🤘

[@mr.bosstang8363]

Hey bud. I have a question for you as to the Cadillac CTS-v brembo breaks. I want to use the rear brembos from the cts on my 2013 mustang Boss 302. I have the 4 pistons brembos on the from and want to upgrade my rears. Would the ctv rear brembo work?

[@rebelelite11]

very informative video

[@snoophogg1177]

Awesome job!!!!!

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks man!! :)

[@ItsTheApeManWC]

Nice man!

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks Mikey!! :)

[@Echizen32kMedia]

How are these calipers holding up after a few years? Has the paint faded or been stripped due to brake fluid?

[@HGChannel2020]

wtf good job man looks good

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks buddy!! I appreciate it 👊

[@p.orour4726]

If your only concerned with particulate dust (aluminum) you should use the P100 (3M) pink particulate filter.

[@Zeberka767]

Does the top part of the rotor need to be prepped in any way such as with a sandpaper or something before applying the primer and paint? Thanks

[@HeadsUP253]

Amazing job well done! But doesn't that paint on your rotor will come off in time?

[@Motosport_mtl]

Can you make a close up video with recent footage I wanna see how it’s after long time

[@speed488]

I would be concerned of the longevity of the stickers. They will endure some crazy heat. Is the top clear coat enough to keep them in place and not burn out?

[@jayt8027]

Very nice work on those calipers. Where did you purchase the brake kit.

[@rollintwincam]

Dang these calipers look killer, great job. Putting a Nismo sticker was a smart idea

[@mytrashaccount3630]

No. Why not AMG, or "M Power" ???

[@davidrambarranable]

Great job sir.

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks brother!! :)

[@wizeboyz3606]

You do such an amazing job

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks buddy 😊 Kind words are always appreciated!!

[@wizeboyz3606]

milanmastracci 😄

[@wappadiamond5708]

Good afternoon I would like to know how many can of paint and how many can of primer and clear coat did u use..

[@RallyReyes]

VHT Sunburst Copper matches Nissan GTR Brembo brakes

[@lachdanan5637]

Do you know if theres a similar cheap brake upgrade for a Sentra SER Spec V?

[@christophertomes6777]

2 and a half years later, how well has the paint held up?

[@gabrieljaimes321]

Did you buy the gray option because I don’t see a white and red one (for the nismo stickers)

[@darrylmartinbarnes3216]

To speed up the curing process during drying,Would it be best to speed up the curing process with a heat gun?

[@MrRangerZr1]

Does the decal stay in place? How does it do with the heat, brakedust, etc?

[@milanmastracci]

If you apply the clear coat overtop of it all, it seals it and you will not run into problems 👍

[@MrRangerZr1]

Yep I noticed that, brilliant idea.

[@thecataclysmitician4661]

You should have done them 2 tone, copper with the label area black.... Dope!

[@Reyes12620]

Can you give me the link for the Calipers ? I’m deff looking to do this for my car any suggestions for a q50 ?

[@GSXIKE85]

What did you use for aftermarket brake lines?

[@User-nn5wu]

Could you shave flush to the lower level? I want to do that but I don’t know if it’s safe?

[@hodayadan9406]

can i use a common paste painter? Even if its not Resistant to heat?

[@RSXSykO]

How is your paint still holding up. After doing a review online, people are saying VHT Paint is Crap. LMK how yours is still holding up with daily driving. Thanks

[@bvee9262]

You did a nice job on the painting of the calipers. Maybe tape up the rubber boots before shaving the caliper surfaces to avoid any alloy shavings getting lodged between the rubber boots and bore next time. Also not a good idea painting the braking surface of the rotor. Otherwise some good tips, Thank you..

[@HappyfoxBiz]

6;56 3 days later~~~ JK, when I looked at the brake kit when they were installed, I thought they came shipped like that, now I'm impressed how professional they look

[@jant8864]

Check out VHT Engine Paint - Metallic Burnt Copper I sprayed my calipers with that, a VHT brake Clear and high heat primer and they held up for 2 years now. Lots a details on forums about this. Great video !

[@jonathanniccolls1592]

SWEET!!!

[@pheonixfps9248]

You also weakened the calliper. The reason that high rise is in the calliper is to thicken the centre area of the brake cup to stop distortion under hard and heavy braking. You also do not wipe the rotor down with a rag as you leave fabric dregs on the rotor. You just spray off the surface with brake clean. The brake rotors aren't just painted with basic paint either. It's specially design zinc coating that is designed to come off when bedding in, it is NOT the same as the paint you're using.

[@C.Church]

Thanks for that info. Just bought fleet quality rotors and the entire thing is painted black. I assumed it's going to come off the surface with wear, so I wasn't worried. But I was curious.

[@Akiss]

No, those circles he grounded down are not structural, they’re to release the casting.

[@pheonixfps9248]

@@Akiss no mate, they're not.

[@Nino13084]

Thank you for providing the kind of KZbin tutorials that are truly informative to the viewer. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Keep up the great work.

[@aronlantos]

Awsome 😀

[@d1specdrifter]

i am running 8 pot fronts and 6 pots rears on my 240sx. BOOYAH

[@davidbenji1]

I had a problem with runs spraying VHT wheel paint over rustoleum primer. When I called VHT and asked them their advice, they told me their product is designed to go directly to bare metal.

[@itsvictorrivera]

can you do this brake upgrade on a 2010 nissan rogue?

[@HalfdeadRider]

Before the clear, it's best the let all solvents evaporate from the base coat. They usually say leave the base coat for three hours, clear coats are very different to the paint and seals it in, it can cause bad results if the solvent is trapped. Even better is the let the base fully cure, sand back with 800 grit and then use the clear coat, then even cut back with 1200 to 1500 grit once it cures (not dries) and polish if you want it to be really glossy, with very little to no orange peel type of effect..

[@shawn4900]

I was curious with a brand new rotor , can you paint the outer edge or venting area of the perimeter of the rotor? Is that of any value, as it does tend to rust also and can be visible ••• those did turn out quite nice btw

[@kaimingleung1396]

It helps, but there are also rotors that already have corrosion resistant coatings on the hat and on the venting areas. The thing is that nothing lasts forever when you live in a climate where salty winters are a regular thing - it's still just iron underneath that stuff and brake dust itself is also corrosive over time.

[@FATmods]

If you ever want to powder coat those i will hook you up. I'm located in Toronto.

[@Ss31994]

Where you located i got a lexus man need some crazy colour

[@jcorona7731]

Whats the reason u painted ur rotors? Don't the pads scratch the paint off?

[@MrLovegospel]

Are you New york by chance or New jersey I would want to you to do my calipers....real talk

[@Djamestm]

Thanks for the vid! One question, 5:03 huh? Lol.

[@somkawalter]

How do you find which brake it will fit Ur car?

[@jasonroth376]

If you wanted oem+ you should have gotten z32 calipers that still said nissan on them not that the nismo logo doesn't look good but that was the direction you said you wanted to go. I have ctsv brakes on my z32 and its hands down one of the best upgrades i've done but seeing as you started out single pot those z32s are gonna still gonna feel like a major upgrade

[@thetraindriver01]

Nice vid Milan, sporting the facial hair eh? Nice effort mate 👍👍👍

[@milanmastracci]

LOL thanks buddy!! Kept it for November, might get rid of it though

[@MrTonglong]

If you use a heat gun or hair dryer when the clear is hazy. It'll help the gases escape and clear up faster :)

[@milanmastracci]

Good tip Jeff!! 😊

[@rmorris3722]

What is the mounting hole distance of the caliper?

[@eksine]

why did you paint the rotors on the part that the brake pads touch? you only need to paint the edges, or just don't do it

[@CosmicMindSense]

It looks good but does it last ?

[@ryanryan8923]

I wish I would have used primer on my calipers. I used dupli color brand caliper paint. The can says nothing about using a primer at all, it says to only prep the surface. I looked online and many say not to use primer. End result my paint is peeling off. I will be redoing these with VHT just as you did. With primer!

[@Louie_831]

What if they are new an painted red? Do i need to sand it?

[@fortis619]

240 looking sweet , not my style of vehicle but looking nice

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks man 😊 To each their own

[@teddyforest5693]

Great

[@mickholgate3347]

The cloudiness is actually caused by painting when its too cold.

[@peterhiengslough5901]

FYI, they now make carbide burs with wider spacing in between the teeth just for working on aluminum.

[@NoodlesR6]

What shade of lipstick do you wear?