How To: Paint Your Brembos

USN HM 350Z · 12-09-2006, 01:41 PM

After reading a couple of threads where people were asking about this I decided "what the hell"

Step 1: Deciding on a color and brand of Caliper paint.

I went with Dupli-colors Caliper Paint and decided to go Red. You can choose what ever brand color you want though.

Step 2: Clean your calipers with the brake cleaner provided. I went over everything twice to make sure it was clean. I also allowed it time to make sure everything was dry afterwards.

Step 3: Using the provided tape mask off the areas you dont want to paint. Used some 400 grit sand paper to scuff up the paint.

Step 4: Now comes the good stuff. Open your can of paint and stir it for 1 minute with the stir stick that was provided. Now with the brush apply a light coating to your calipers. I did a very light coat, since I was going to be doing multiple coatings. Here is what it looked like (please forgive the photos, there was a lot of glare)
1st coat

2nd coat

3rd coat

4th and final coat

Allow 20-30 minutes between coats to allow then to start to set up.
Allow 2 hours after final coat before putting the wheels back on.

And last but not least allow at least 24 hours for everything to harden before washing of anything of that sort.

Here is the end result. I will be applying new Brembo Stickers after everything is set up.

That's it. You could get way more indepth with this whole things by removing the caliper, but you can only see so much with the wheel on.

Gary King · 12-09-2006, 05:17 PM

Nice job man. How did the paint lay down? Is there brush strokes or is it pretty smooth? Also what kind of rotors are those? They look real nice too.

Gary

USN HM 350Z · 12-09-2006, 05:45 PM

OK, well everything set up well so I applied the Brembo stickers.

As you can see the finish is pretty good and smooth.

USN HM 350Z · 12-09-2006, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary King

Nice job man. How did the paint lay down? Is there brush strokes or is it pretty smooth? Also what kind of rotors are those? They look real nice too.

Gary

Brake Pros Rotors.
http://www.stillen.com/product_detai...?sku=NIS3600XS

My pads are almost done so I will be switching to the new EBC Rotors and see how those work.

mikead_99 · 12-10-2006, 10:11 AM

Nice work. Where'd you pick up the Brembo decals? I want to send mine out for powder coating once I get a winter beater, but need to get some replacement decals.

Jokestrap · 12-10-2006, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z

Brake Pros Rotors.
http://www.stillen.com/product_detai...?sku=NIS3600XS

My pads are almost done so I will be switching to the new EBC Rotors and see how those work.

Dude, those are the rotors I have. I have not seen anyone else with them.

USN HM 350Z · 12-10-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikead_99

Nice work. Where'd you pick up the Brembo decals? I want to send mine out for powder coating once I get a winter beater, but need to get some replacement decals.

ebay

gt3 · 12-10-2006, 11:16 PM

Thanks for the DIY...Red Brembos always look nice!

dkmesa350z · 12-10-2006, 11:45 PM

I want to do that...

derek173 · 12-13-2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jokestrap

Dude, those are the rotors I have. I have not seen anyone else with them.

my buddy has those one his G35 also 2 piece front 1 piece rear. I believe they are made by disc brakes australia

derek173 · 12-13-2006, 07:51 PM

also where did you pick up the brembo sticker? will the sticker withstand high temp?

USN HM 350Z · 12-13-2006, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derek173

also where did you pick up the brembo sticker? will the sticker withstand high temp?

see post #7

yes, they have with stood high temps very well.

Scarab440 · 12-17-2006, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the DIY. I'm going to paint mine black.

I found another brand of paint that is similar. tireRack says says its "suitable for Racecars" so it must be good right.

http://g2usa.com/brake_caliper_paint.shtml

any chance of seeing a pic of the front quarter of the car? Like the one above? So we can see how the color works with the Z's styling?

ESPO 774 · 12-17-2006, 12:32 PM

hmm. i never understood why some would want to paint over the gold brembos. I think it gives it a unique look only had by the G/Z, sentra, and STI i believe. Everyone has red, and black brembos. but to each his own. Good luck with it

Scarab440 · 12-17-2006, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESPO 774

hmm. i never understood why some would want to paint over the gold brembos. I think it gives it a unique look only had by the G/Z, sentra, and STI i believe. Everyone has red, and black brembos. but to each his own. Good luck with it

My major motovation is to get rid of the chips and scratches. as well as match the Black on the car.

Abishop · 12-17-2006, 01:46 PM

nice, i will do this!

Abishop · 12-17-2006, 09:26 PM

what did you do about the brembo decals on the rear calipers?

Scarab440 · 12-18-2006, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abishop

what did you do about the brembo decals on the rear calipers?

One option is to use the brembo logo from the fronts, and discard the rest of the decal. so the rears would have the logo but no words.

THE TECH · 12-18-2006, 07:52 AM

Where did you get the rotors from?

Abishop · 12-18-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarab440

One option is to use the brembo logo from the fronts, and discard the rest of the decal. so the rears would have the logo but no words.

Just what i was thinking, you the man!

12-09-2006, 01:41 PM	#1
USN HM 350Z Super Moderator MY350Z.COM Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego 92119 Posts: 19,162 iTrader: (108)	How To: Paint Your Brembos After reading a couple of threads where people were asking about this I decided "what the hell" Step 1: Deciding on a color and brand of Caliper paint. I went with Dupli-colors Caliper Paint and decided to go Red. You can choose what ever brand color you want though. Step 2: Clean your calipers with the brake cleaner provided. I went over everything twice to make sure it was clean. I also allowed it time to make sure everything was dry afterwards. Step 3: Using the provided tape mask off the areas you dont want to paint. Used some 400 grit sand paper to scuff up the paint. Step 4: Now comes the good stuff. Open your can of paint and stir it for 1 minute with the stir stick that was provided. Now with the brush apply a light coating to your calipers. I did a very light coat, since I was going to be doing multiple coatings. Here is what it looked like (please forgive the photos, there was a lot of glare) 1st coat 2nd coat 3rd coat 4th and final coat Allow 20-30 minutes between coats to allow then to start to set up. Allow 2 hours after final coat before putting the wheels back on. And last but not least allow at least 24 hours for everything to harden before washing of anything of that sort. Here is the end result. I will be applying new Brembo Stickers after everything is set up. That's it. You could get way more indepth with this whole things by removing the caliper, but you can only see so much with the wheel on. __________________ -2008.5 Nissan Titan SE CST 4" spindle lift/Bilstein Shocks/JBA Exhaust/Volant Intake/HyperTech Beta Test Unit/N-Fab Steps/HID Lights Headlights & Driving lights/ BullBar with KC High Lights -2006 Mazda Miata MX-5* Bilstein shocks/ Eibach springs -1975 S30 Right Hand Drive Fairlady Z(Project Car)* SR20DETT swap coming soon -2004 Nissan 350Z JWT TT (Gone, but not forgotten)* Last edited by USN HM 350Z; 12-09-2006 at 05:41 PM.

12-09-2006, 05:45 PM	#3
USN HM 350Z Super Moderator MY350Z.COM Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego 92119 Posts: 19,162 iTrader: (108)	OK, well everything set up well so I applied the Brembo stickers. As you can see the finish is pretty good and smooth. __________________ -2008.5 Nissan Titan SE CST 4" spindle lift/Bilstein Shocks/JBA Exhaust/Volant Intake/HyperTech Beta Test Unit/N-Fab Steps/HID Lights Headlights & Driving lights/ BullBar with KC High Lights -2006 Mazda Miata MX-5* Bilstein shocks/ Eibach springs -1975 S30 Right Hand Drive Fairlady Z(Project Car)* SR20DETT swap coming soon -2004 Nissan 350Z JWT TT (Gone, but not forgotten)*

12-10-2006, 10:11 AM	#5
mikead_99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: N.VA Posts: 512 iTrader: (5)	Nice work. Where'd you pick up the Brembo decals? I want to send mine out for powder coating once I get a winter beater, but need to get some replacement decals. __________________ 135i

12-10-2006, 11:16 PM	#8
gt3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,245 iTrader: (7)	Thanks for the DIY...Red Brembos always look nice! __________________ 2004 Silverstone Track Edition - Burnt Orange interior - INGS+ LX body kit with Blitz Wing - 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 Mecury Silver Volk Racing GTS Wheels - Tein CS C/O with EDFC - JWT Popcharger - Motordyne 5/16 plenum spacer - Crawford HFCs - Borla TD exhaust 2005 Dolphin Gray Audi S4 Avant - Revo ECM Flash - Bixenon Ecodes - Milltek Resonated Exhaust - 19 x 8.5 BBS LM wheels

12-10-2006, 11:45 PM	#9
dkmesa350z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,298 iTrader: (20)	I want to do that... __________________ Order DetailedImage http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php...ailedimage.com

12-09-2006, 05:17 PM	#2
Gary King Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 989 iTrader: (19)	Nice job man. How did the paint lay down? Is there brush strokes or is it pretty smooth? Also what kind of rotors are those? They look real nice too. Gary

12-13-2006, 07:51 PM	#11
derek173 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 455 iTrader: (0)	also where did you pick up the brembo sticker? will the sticker withstand high temp?

12-17-2006, 12:18 PM	#13
Scarab440 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 333 iTrader: (8)	Thanks for the DIY. I'm going to paint mine black. I found another brand of paint that is similar. tireRack says says its "suitable for Racecars" so it must be good right. http://g2usa.com/brake_caliper_paint.shtml any chance of seeing a pic of the front quarter of the car? Like the one above? So we can see how the color works with the Z's styling? Last edited by Scarab440; 12-17-2006 at 12:20 PM.

12-17-2006, 12:32 PM	#14
ESPO 774 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 469 iTrader: (19)	hmm. i never understood why some would want to paint over the gold brembos. I think it gives it a unique look only had by the G/Z, sentra, and STI i believe. Everyone has red, and black brembos. but to each his own. Good luck with it __________________ Injen \| Nismo \| GruppeM \| MotorDyne \| Stillen

12-17-2006, 01:46 PM	#16
Abishop Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,694 iTrader: (19)	nice, i will do this! __________________ AMSOIL Oil ->>> https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/de...spx?zo=1678725 - APS TT SB 35th

12-17-2006, 09:26 PM	#17
Abishop Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,694 iTrader: (19)	what did you do about the brembo decals on the rear calipers? __________________ AMSOIL Oil ->>> https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/de...spx?zo=1678725 - APS TT SB 35th

12-18-2006, 07:52 AM	#19
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