How To Paint Brake Calipers and a 5 Years Later Update

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I will show you exactly what you need to paint your brake calipers in a way that last. Everything from which paint, clear coat, wire brush and sanding grit to use. To how to remove and clean your brake calipers. Plus we will see how this exact caliper holds up after 5 years of heavy use.
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@arneldobumatay3702 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DD-mp9ok 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BuildBoostDrive 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mskinetik 11 ай бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@leafers883 8 ай бұрын

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.

@thejflores1219 2 жыл бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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.

@christopherchappell1278 Ай бұрын

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. 👍

@HouseCallAutoRepair 2 жыл бұрын

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

@johna4250 10 ай бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bm-rf4bc 2 жыл бұрын

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

@chrise202 Жыл бұрын

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

@hostbytes 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@BLKBETE11 Жыл бұрын

Dude this is impressive… Well done!

@rudymontoya1628 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@georgeglovier 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you did a great job.

@nobodynoone2500 9 ай бұрын

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.

@nathanmciver6496 Жыл бұрын

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

@iship9705 2 жыл бұрын

5 years not bad

@ozzstars_cars 2 жыл бұрын

Now that's a sporty look!

@SuperBackhere 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@insanity6888 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ifell3 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Bugkiller08 Жыл бұрын

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

@multitaskchef Жыл бұрын

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

@TylerBeRippin 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your work and videos!

@harmandeepsingh4607 2 жыл бұрын

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

@toyetoyetoye 4 ай бұрын

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

@abcortani 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrMcbuck48 2 жыл бұрын

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

@willsrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

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

@northsky5629 2 ай бұрын

Have you grown any balls in two years?

@willsrestorations 2 ай бұрын

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

@urban_phantom7750 Күн бұрын

@@northsky5629: said no one in a relationship

@kccodex8931 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mobigsly9595 2 жыл бұрын

Aww.. what a good boy! 🐶

@Masterchief68 3 ай бұрын

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??

@unclemarksdiyauto 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheVillainInThisGame Жыл бұрын

Loved the doggo's five year update.

@marcelinovalerio1238 2 жыл бұрын

5 Years? Looks great!

@ihsaa44 2 жыл бұрын

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

@julianarodriguez3635 2 жыл бұрын

It's better to powder coat them

@crackener 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this

@lloydmumpande3987 2 жыл бұрын

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

@noluck8613 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@CarlosContreras-gk9gp 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@nickbrockelman 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Tonebone721 2 жыл бұрын

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

@blkeclipsel2400 2 ай бұрын

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.

@shahfahad8623 2 жыл бұрын

Love you still looking good

@eddiethebomb1486 9 ай бұрын

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

@kana_fayrin3275 Жыл бұрын

Wow it looks not bad at all after 5 years

@edwardthayer9386 2 жыл бұрын

👑

@abbate2137 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@kingrhun 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@robertoortiz85 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Flaming360Spider 9 ай бұрын

Yup maybe putting high temperature primer it might last longer

@evingmadeez5008 2 жыл бұрын

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

@_basho_7089 2 жыл бұрын

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

@raftonpounder6696 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@TekMan05 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kriley570 Жыл бұрын

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

@MichaelCook1981 10 ай бұрын

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.

@247jeffmarshall Жыл бұрын

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

@wirefeed3419 Жыл бұрын

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.

@GingerAleDude 2 жыл бұрын

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.😳

@Joshoptimus 2 жыл бұрын

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

@T_O_Negative 2 жыл бұрын

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

@PrincessTS01 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dereklacey1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bm-rf4bc 2 жыл бұрын

low temp and vulcanized rubber.

@steveramirez1654 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@markrice3019 2 жыл бұрын

😃😃

@JessAbstract 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BrogeKilrain 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wolf-tw7ee 2 жыл бұрын

That's a big doggie

@VoteBlueNov.2024 Жыл бұрын

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.

@randydiaz619 2 жыл бұрын

Ceramic coated might of been better

@johnhanselman6371 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DrMarvinLara Жыл бұрын

All that on a Hyundai?

@thrasher305 2 жыл бұрын

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

@german_lifestyle_tajbakhsh7282 2 жыл бұрын

It should ve been primed and then thick clear coated

@easycomeeasygo8901 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@frankstark4053 2 жыл бұрын

WHY?

@909orbitz 2 жыл бұрын

@scotthajney4127 2 жыл бұрын

You should have used the oven in the meth lab

@psfanboy79 4 ай бұрын

Don’t blow your oven up from the fumes lol

@KaedeHot Жыл бұрын

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

@keithk7132 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@spicemasterii6775 2 жыл бұрын

Why paint the calipers?

@kingrhun 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Adds an extra 45hp per caliper

@luciohuet8513 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see the 🐕.dog

@AndriusKamarauskas 2 жыл бұрын

M539 Restorations made a video about caliper painting over here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJiqiKhy2puviYk.html when i find nice pair of big brake caliper i will try to replicate his results