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Old 06-05-2007, 12:39 AM   #10
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Re: painting rusty break drums and calipers

A very high-temp paint (like 2000 degree) is not necessary because the brakes don't get that hot. The only thing that comes close to getting extremely hot is the rotor, and we don't want to be painting that now do we? Haha. There are actually some companies out there that make special "caliper" paint, so you can get that if you want, or just go with some regular "high-temp engine enamel", I think Dupli-color makes a shitload of colors in that paint. As for the rest of it, these guys nailed it on the head. Just clean 'em up (get the rust and corrosion off) and then soak them down with brake cleaner and I like to use compressed air and a blowgun to get all of the dust and shiat out of the little crevaces. Then paint them and you'll be good to go. I did a set about 4-5 years ago and they still look great, but I'll be re-doing them soon for a change of color.
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