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.
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@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 6 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

At what temperature?

@landongooding7461 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Sarm-mx6qy 6 жыл бұрын

Dam! That looks amazing. Great job!

@leopoldwhylie5076 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@arkangelsklucifer 5 жыл бұрын

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

@sakalelis69 6 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

sakalelis69 OMFG HILARIOUS

@robertosaenz4635 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SamS-fd5qt 3 жыл бұрын

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

@roberthusk3402 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@roberthusk3402 3 жыл бұрын

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

@pigatt1 4 жыл бұрын

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

@vt2704 6 жыл бұрын

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

@matthias7751 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tia1103 6 жыл бұрын

Good job!!! Nice result

@JzLyfe 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@peterolley9309 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely job mate they look banging

@derv8411 6 жыл бұрын

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...

@jpogera9939 5 жыл бұрын

love the effort...nice work

@bchnts 6 жыл бұрын

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

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

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

@akmalps9999 6 жыл бұрын

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

@markb1935 Жыл бұрын

Your workmanship looks great, well done mate 👍

@syedali-kr1fj 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice job done. Bravo!

@mr.bosstang8363 6 жыл бұрын

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?

@paulwharton1850 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - very clear.

@Zeberka767 3 жыл бұрын

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

@big-patria-lo3508 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great and amazing job for the price 👍🏽

@oliverhughes1059 6 жыл бұрын

Looks really good 👍👍

@rubioalejo 4 жыл бұрын

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

@speed488 6 жыл бұрын

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?

@lanceyoung8808 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Echizen32kMedia 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jejednb 6 жыл бұрын

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

@wappadiamond5708 3 жыл бұрын

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

@fofdeejay 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job man 👍

@HeadsUP253 2 жыл бұрын

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

@darrylmartinbarnes3216 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tomekandrykowski 6 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing and will look great with the nismo wheels

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Sure hope so!! 🤘

@andrewpaige9152 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@BimmerDude 6 жыл бұрын

Those look awesome man!

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

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

@wash_dogs5684 6 жыл бұрын

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

@WrongFromWright 6 жыл бұрын

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

@shammyali3895 6 жыл бұрын

+ReggaeDubSoundSystem Inline 4 brakes 🤣

@alex2974 6 жыл бұрын

You mean flat four brakes

@82werk72 6 жыл бұрын

and sticker add 5 more hp :D

@eksine 6 жыл бұрын

your mom adds about 2,000 lbs though

@GSXIKE85 6 жыл бұрын

What did you use for aftermarket brake lines?

@dmalott0908 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job!!!

@vestroier 6 жыл бұрын

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

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by to give them a watch :)

@christophertomes6777 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dallastruckscene9755 6 жыл бұрын

That quality though👌👌

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jorge 😊

@RallyReyes 5 жыл бұрын

VHT Sunburst Copper matches Nissan GTR Brembo brakes

@RSXSykO 5 жыл бұрын

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

@lachdanan5637 6 жыл бұрын

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

@shawn4900 5 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hodayadan9406 5 жыл бұрын

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

@stephensimpson6051 6 жыл бұрын

Good job👍

@p.orour4726 6 жыл бұрын

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

@DeeJayAmuze 6 жыл бұрын

cant wait to see them installed

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Me too!! 😊

@rebelelite11 6 жыл бұрын

very informative video

@jayt8027 3 жыл бұрын

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

@gabrieljaimes321 5 жыл бұрын

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

@wizeboyz3606 6 жыл бұрын

You do such an amazing job

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 😊 Kind words are always appreciated!!

@wizeboyz3606 6 жыл бұрын

milanmastracci 😄

@Reyes12620 5 жыл бұрын

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

@davidrambarranable 6 жыл бұрын

Great job sir.

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! :)

@darrylmartinbarnes3216 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@snoophogg1177 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!!!!!

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! :)

@User-nn5wu 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Paulog1990 6 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelbrian7366 6 жыл бұрын

Paulog1990 😂😂😂

@amgmods1 3 жыл бұрын

No is not wrong channel, is his brother !

@Pooya-kyani 3 жыл бұрын

🤭 😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂

@ikbelhammami5525 6 жыл бұрын

What u would suggest for brakes upgrade for my new Passat 2017 model ?

@issam24604mb1 6 жыл бұрын

Ikbel Hammami porshe cayenne brakes and rotors or audi q7

@almautos2533 6 жыл бұрын

Forget notification squad now it's bead squad 👍

@almautos2533 6 жыл бұрын

Beard*

@kl3vr 6 жыл бұрын

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

@PaFREd0 2 ай бұрын

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.

@demigodq6083 5 жыл бұрын

Damn good job

@CosmicMindSense 5 жыл бұрын

It looks good but does it last ?

@Nino13084 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Texasknowhow 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work and video- sub’d

@jant8864 6 жыл бұрын

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 !

@ItsTheApeManWC 6 жыл бұрын

Nice man!

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mikey!! :)

@MrRangerZr1 6 жыл бұрын

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

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

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

@MrRangerZr1 6 жыл бұрын

Yep I noticed that, brilliant idea.

@speedsterwinston 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Andy-bm6zo 4 жыл бұрын

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

@acuadras12 4 жыл бұрын

Some brake cleaner will clean that right off!!!

@kaimingleung1396 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaimingleung1396 my thoughts exactly

@pmodd 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@imnota 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@itsvictorrivera 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jcorona7731 3 жыл бұрын

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

@harshvirkamoh5879 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Would the caliper painting work if the caliper is on the car and if it's one piston.

@JamesLikesDonuts 6 жыл бұрын

It should, you just need to mask off a lot more things

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

As Jay said, you would definitely have to mask off more things, and it might be a trick harder to get the entire caliper painted, but if you aren't confident with remove the caliper and then re-bleeding the brakes, then doing it while still attached to the car will work 👍

@harshvirkamoh5879 6 жыл бұрын

can you please make a updated video regarding caliper painting whiles its still on the car

@JamesLikesDonuts 6 жыл бұрын

Theres plenty of videos out there...

@tofutoothpick 6 жыл бұрын

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

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

SHARE SHARE SHARE!!

@NoodlesR6 6 жыл бұрын

What shade of lipstick do you wear?

@somkawalter 6 жыл бұрын

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

@bvee9262 3 жыл бұрын

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..

@rmorris3722 2 жыл бұрын

What is the mounting hole distance of the caliper?

@Th3RealestKid 6 жыл бұрын

How much of the primer, paint and clear did you use? Planning on doing this on my akebonos

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

I'd get 1 can per 2 calipers. So if you just want to do your fronts, get 1 can of primer, 1 of the base, and then 1 clear. If you want to do fronts and back, get double that 😊

@Th3RealestKid 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick reply man.

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

Not a problem 👍

@tehgzizlauw1787 6 жыл бұрын

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

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@JackJarv 5 жыл бұрын

Yes...yes it does.

@mahilamaseli415 6 жыл бұрын

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

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

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

@mahilamaseli415 6 жыл бұрын

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.....

@HappyfoxBiz 6 жыл бұрын

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

@rollintwincam 6 жыл бұрын

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

@mytrashaccount3630 4 жыл бұрын

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

@fkc1823 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Djamestm 4 жыл бұрын

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

@hondacx650crestoringxxxttt 6 жыл бұрын

Hey do u think that those calipers would fit any nissan car like a cube?

@milanmastracci 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think they would be a direct bolt on as they were for my Nissan. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a cheap DIY BBK for your car

@PardnerCLUTCH 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@2ntenz 6 жыл бұрын

What is your rms finish?

@jonathanniccolls1592 6 жыл бұрын

SWEET!!!

@d1specdrifter 6 жыл бұрын

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

@MrTonglong 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

Good tip Jeff!! 😊

@jasonroth376 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ryanryan8923 Жыл бұрын

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!