D.I.Y. - Painting Brake Calipers
1. Gather Your Tools - Jack - Jack Stands 2 Or 4 - 3/8 Drive Ratchet - 1/2 Drive Ratchet - Breaker Bar - Impact - 19 MM Socket - 10 MM Socket - Brake Cleaner / Degreaser - Sandpaper 100 - 300 Grit - Paint Of Choice - Clear Of Choice - Primer Of Choice - Brake Grease - Masking Material - Tape - Rags
2. Park Your Car . Engage Your Parking Brake / E - Brake . Chuck Your Rear Wheels . ! Safety First !
3.. If You Have 2 Jack Stands Start From The Front And Remove Both Front Wheels / Rims - If You Have 4 Jack Stands Remove All Wheels / Rims (19 MM Socket) Either Use Impact Or 1/2 Drive Ratchet And Breaker Bar
4. Remove Caliper (10 MM Socket) Also Remove Brake Pads And Brake Pad Guide Clips (Ref Pic 1)
5. Mask Off Anything You Don't Want Paint On With You Masking Material (Brown Paper Bag / Newspaper) Use A Bit Of Tape To Hold It In Place Till Your Finished And Now Prep The Area You Are Getting Ready To Paint Sand The Calipers And Mounting Bracket Just A Bit To Help The Paint Adhere (Sandpaper 100 - 300 Grit) Once Your Finished Sanding Go Ahead And Spray Everything Off And Wipe It Down Well (Brake Cleaner / Degreaser - Rag) (Ref Pic 2)
6, At This Time Partially Assemble The Caliper Hand Tighten The 2 - 10 MM Bolts
( IF YOUR USING SPRAY CANS SHAKE THEM VERY WELL BEFORE PAINTING )
7. If You Chose To Do Primer (I Did Not... Regret it Now) Apply Your Primer Now Spray In Nice Even Layers About 6 - 8 Inches Away
8.. Start Spraying Your Desired Color Spray In Nice Even Layers About 6 - 8 Inches Away And Clear Coat If Needed (Lighter Colors I Would Highly Recommend) (Ref Pic 3)
9. Allow Time To Dry - Remove The Hand Tightened 2 10 MM Bolt Holding The Caliper In Place - Unmask - Reinstall Brake Pad Guides (Grease While You Have Them Off) Reinstall Pads And Put Caliper Back On (10 MM Socket)
10. Install Wheels / Rims (19 MM Socket). Lift Car Up Remove Jack Stands Set Your Car Back On The Ground And Sit Back And Enjoy Your Hard Work (Ref pic 4)
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