How to Shave and Paint Your Brake Calipers

[@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?

[@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

[@Yollaman2024]

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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@mahilamaseli415]

This video taught me how to get tiny aluminum filings into my piston seals for future leaks and possible failure!! Thanks, Buddy!!!

[@milanmastracci]

This comment taught me how you don't have to have any knowledge about the subject but can still comment freely!! Thanks, Buddy!!!

[@mahilamaseli415]

Lol you masked the pistons for paint but left them open while grinding aluminum into them - so that makes you full of knowledge about the subject and able to assume others knowledge? Good come back bro - I am incinerated.....

[@bicky210]

I was out when he painted the braking surface.

[@AGNDAHOUSE]

You can order rotors with painted hat and fins. You do a simple break in procedure and the paint comes off fine no problem. Unless I completely missed what youre talking about.

[@jeremygalloway1348]

That way the slots don't rust and stay whatever color you paint them

[@Paulog1990]

Hey guys, Chrisfi...........oops wrong channel

[@michaelbrian7366]

Paulog1990 😂😂😂

[@amgmods1]

No is not wrong channel, is his brother !

[@Pooya-kyani]

🤭 😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂

[@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.

[@christophertomes6777]

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

[@tehgzizlauw1787]

why did you spray the rotor hubs without masking the rest of the rotors? doesnt the paint ruin the brake pads?

[@milanmastracci]

No it doesn't. I didn't mask off the rotor so that the pads will cut a clean line through the paint, so wherever the pad doesn't touch, stays painted, and doesn't rust.

[@th3ch33t]

It would have been smart to paint the whole rotor and then just use a fine grit to sand most of the paint off of the contact patch. That would minimize exposed metal and keep from building up too much paint on the pads.

[@leonardhummell9285]

agenthelios1 rotors do not warp the technical term is called run out so before you criticize someone know your own shit

[@JackJarv]

Yes...yes it does.

[@RallyReyes]

VHT Sunburst Copper matches Nissan GTR Brembo brakes

[@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..

[@arkangelsklucifer]

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

[@kl3vr]

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

[@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!! 😊

[@Mustang46L]

This is probably the best caliper painting video on KZbin. Thanks!

[@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 😁

[@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.

[@myboy051]

Lol the pads are going to be all caked up with paint .

[@hokiepokie333_CicadaMykHyn]

+myboy051 ... Plus, he worries about finger print oils on the rotor, but applies lead paint! He might as well painted the pad surface as well! Lol 🙈

[@RolloFy]

Plus, he paints the silver metal, well, silver.

[@juansautodiagnostic6199]

I have worked on cars for 15 years. I had done those before and replace rotors with the coated ones in any part stores and never had a problem. It's not a thick coat enough to cause damage.

[@NoRogeR]

Although it seems like it would, it honestly just shaves the paint off, especially if you have aggressive brake pads

[@pmodd]

@@RolloFy If he didn't paint the rotor hat silver, you would see rust on the hat and silver where the pads contact the rotor. It's a pretty common thing to do when installing new rotors on a project car to maintain the aesthetic.

[@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...

[@Echizen32kMedia]

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

[@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..

[@jejednb]

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

[@rollintwincam]

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

[@mytrashaccount3630]

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

[@patmyles1988]

If u use a heat gun and warm up them up before the clear coat u won’t get the hazeyness

[@milanmastracci]

I'll give that a shot 😊 thanks!!

[@HeadsUP253]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@p.orour4726]

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

[@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

[@rubioalejo]

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

[@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 :)

[@markb1935]

Your workmanship looks great, well done mate 👍

[@Motosport_mtl]

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

[@mickholgate3347]

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

[@tofutoothpick]

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

[@milanmastracci]

SHARE SHARE SHARE!!

[@PURP_PLAYS]

not sure if you will read this but you should always paint the harder areas first, an or things you dont care about. like the back. if you do the front get a nice coat, then do the back, the over spray from the back will land on the front and ruin the nice coat.. if you care

[@vt2704]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@DrawPin]

I can feel that you are meant to do great things in your life and I believe in that, best fortune.

[@Sarm-mx6qy]

Dam! That looks amazing. Great job!

[@darrylmartinbarnes3216]

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

[@twistymcslide2]

why would you paint the friction surface of the rotor and not mask off ? now you get to have paint as a layer of wear surface while you break in your new brakes ........ stop doing instructional video's . . . seriously.

[@milanmastracci]

You're very right. You realize you can purchase coated brake rotors that have the exact same thing on them.. The entire rotor is coated and ALSO covers the contact patch. As soon as you press your brakes, it will wear off.. Don't believe me? Wait for my next video regarding these brakes

[@twistymcslide2]

i know they will burn the paint off. but that paint will also be embedded in the pad and will cause odd wear on initial break in. and will smell . smoke . etc. 2 minutes worth of masking would have been smarter . and if you know their are those optional coatings. why not buy rotors with it so you dont have to use a spray paint . if oil can contaminate the pads. so can paint.

[@sagster]

Sorry @milanmastracci but I agree with @twistymcslide2 on this. The paint will be bedded into pads. For the sake of a few minutes, it's better to mask the contact area of the discs.

[@kyledamato3399]

Yeah im going to agree with them as well. Painting the friction surface is definitly not a good idea. The special coating you refer to with those special brake setups is probably stop squeal which isnt for the rotors its for the pads

[@Sticker-Happy]

Painting the calipers is fine, but the rotors weren't a good idea. Quite dangerous, There goes time and a set of brake pads. You shouldn't even share the idea of painting the brake rotors at all.

[@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

[@fitelite2405]

Lol anyone else cringing when he's handling caliper at the end? I would hate to see any finger prints on it. I'd let hang and cure for a day before even I go near it. But I won't lie. Looks dope. Keep it up man!!

[@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

[@akmalps9999]

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

[@alk3myst]

I had a 1998 240SX as well, loved the car. I did the R33 GTS-T (30mmx296mm front and 18mmx297mm rear). They were supposed to be R32 GTR (32mmx296mm) but the guy lied. They were still more than adequate and a fair price. I put on 1998 Ford Cobra wheels with 235/45R17 (Ford part number M1007D178). They were pretty light and looked great, scored them for cheap from a wheel shop where the guy made most of the payments and then flaked out.

[@sutharshanbalasubramaniam7605]

Bonjour monsieur je vous parle de Montréal et je veux vous dire que...Looks amazing broo !!! Excellent video too ! I would suggest to either paint or plastidip your 240 because I’m not a huge fan of that green-ish color. But it’s your car and it’s your choice. Just a suggestion! Keep up the work :)

[@milanmastracci]

Merci beaucoup!! I will probably be changing up the colour of the car, but it isn't a huge priority right now. I'm leaning towards a graphite-grey. I don't have a specific colour in mind, but I'm looking at that shade

[@sutharshanbalasubramaniam7605]

milanmastracci yeah that would look killer !

[@sutharshanbalasubramaniam7605]

Graphite grey or black would be nice

[@peterhiengslough5901]

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

[@PardnerCLUTCH]

Have you ever had issues with the decal trying to offgass when the calipers go through a heat cycle? I mean, you used high heat primer, high heat paint, and high heat clear, but then embedded a vinyl decal in there. I would like to do this, but the decal seems iffy.

[@milanmastracci]

I'm yet to have any problems long term with this process. I hope that helps!

[@almautos2533]

Forget notification squad now it's bead squad 👍

[@almautos2533]

Beard*

[@tonypajamas610]

Disassemble calipers, tape off orifices, then paint in pieces, then rebuild and reassemble if you’re going for detail oriented. Also spray painting your rotors is not the same as a factory protective coating from the manufacturers, you’re ruining the friction surface of those rotors.

[@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!

[@jayt8027]

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

[@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

[@MinhBui-ni1by]

anybody else got sync issue at the end? Nice vid. Did you tape off the brake line holes??

[@milanmastracci]

It came plugged, so yes 😁

[@NoodlesR6]

What shade of lipstick do you wear?

[@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.

[@darrylmartinbarnes3216]

I have a question for you. What is the reason why you applied paint to the brake rotors? Would it be best to do that for corner areas like buffalo New York? And also would that cause any problems with the brake pads overtime

[@dean3184]

Personally I would have masked off the friction areas on the rotors. I would consider primer and paint to be a contaminant on the brake pads when he starts using the brakes. But thats just me

[@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..

[@that05ss84]

My guy really painted the rotor 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@JuanMongeJ-3Dmo]

That 05 SS 🤣

[@parkercatan1608]

You should come up with your own logo/decal design to put on the break calipers.

[@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.

[@Aikidoman06]

You can put a little oil on a paper towel and rob it on the break surface. The paint will come off easily and a little alcohol will take the oil off the rotor surface.

[@jcorona7731]

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

[@bostonsirish1]

Whatever rubber you dont want painted just apply vasoline or brake slider lube which will resist the paint and protect the pistons and seals from particals of metal then wipes off instantly. Idk if i would shave my calipers! They are designed this way for heat resistant purposes! Think about it!

[@brokebutfunctioninggarage]

next time cover the pistons of the caliper before you "mill" down the material... that way the shavings dont get into the rubber and shred it day one.

[@CosmicMindSense]

It looks good but does it last ?

[@36nick4truth]

Those painted rotors add 10 hp each good job

[@fortis619]

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

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks man 😊 To each their own

[@SkashTheKitsune]

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

[@pigatt1]

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

[@dallastruckscene9755]

That quality though👌👌

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks Jorge 😊

[@User-nn5wu]

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

[@gabrieljaimes321]

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

[@oniesma]

Do u have any idea why car manufacturer never spray paint the rotor???

[@d1specdrifter]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@ruslanmagerramov7003]

I dont know why, but yellow callipers are looking very nice for every car

[@motomarco_]

Just use a simple file and some sandpaper to get rid of the casting imperfections. It will leave a much more even surface than what you did with the carbide burr.

[@darrylmartinbarnes3216]

No I would understand for the break rotors cap. But that will leave residue from the paint

[@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 ?

[@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 !

[@imnota]

Nice! Z32 brakes are a great choice, but I think those needs a really good master cylinder. Have you bought a better master cylinder than the stock one ?

[@milanmastracci]

Not yet, but I will get around to upgrading more than just that so I get good pedal feel. I'll probably upgrade the master and the booster all in one shot

[@killan001]

you can use aluminum foil to mask the rotors. super quick, super easy.

[@terrydelfrate]

Dang man, take an English class. SMOOTHEN isn't a word. LOL

[@squirrelatwork]

Can you do a follow up on the geadlights you restored on the VW?

[@milanmastracci]

I would love to, but since that video, my brother got in a bit of an fender bender, and had to replace the 1 headlight, 1 fender, and front bumper. So instead of buying a new OEM one, he found a set of eBay projectors and replaced both. They still looked crystal clear even though they got damaged

[@dean3184]

i would have cleaned the rotors like you did, but then wiped a light coat of oil on the friction surface when before you painted. Just wipe it off when its dry

[@tia1103]

Good job!!! Nice result

[@big-patria-lo3508]

Looks great and amazing job for the price 👍🏽

[@JohnSmith-qy2rl]

So painting the brake rotors won't affect the performance at all?

[@milanmastracci]

Not at all. Since only a bit of paint will be on the contact patch, as soon as we apply the brakes for the first time, the brake pads will sweep away any paint and give us a nice clean line on our rotors.

[@GSXIKE85]

What did you use for aftermarket brake lines?

[@calumd11]

I’ve always been told it’s not a good idea to get spray pain on the actual disc where the pads will be in contact with them??

[@milanmastracci]

Don't go out of your way to paint that area, but if you do get some overspray on that section, it will get worn off as soon as you apply the brakes