Caliper paint that withstand brake fluid?
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
I have been thinking about painting my calipers but was wondering if caliper paint could handle brake fluid just in case I need to bleed my brake system in the future. Any thoughts? ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by vo7848
Brake fluid is a nightmare. I bled my brakes Saturday. You really have to stay on top of that stuff. I actually use a clear tube and attach it to the valve so the fluid doesn't run down the caliper. Even though I was diligent about cleaning up the fluid, it still managed to remove some paint from the inboard side of one caliper...
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Bleeding brakes shouldn't get fluid anywear on the calipers if you do it right. Use clear tubing on the end of the nipple and pump directly into a bottle. Just did my dad's car this weekend and didn't spill on drop on the driveway.
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Bleeding brakes shouldn't get fluid anywear on the calipers if you do it right. Use clear tubing on the end of the nipple and pump directly into a bottle. Just did my dad's car this weekend and didn't spill on drop on the driveway.
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
Doing the OEM brembos, i find that you will get a little on the caliper everytime. I use a clear tubing as well but can't seem to do it perfect.
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Bleeding brakes shouldn't get fluid anywear on the calipers if you do it right. Use clear tubing on the end of the nipple and pump directly into a bottle. Just did my dad's car this weekend and didn't spill on drop on the driveway.
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Originally Posted by redlude97
even someone holding a rag around the tube would be sufficient
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Originally Posted by vo7848
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Are you pulling the end of the tube out of the waste bottle to drain the majority of the brake fluid in the tube? After that, then you just pinch the tube right above the nipple, then pull it off at an angle, wipe, and you are done. I've done plenty of calipers in my life, and its always resulted in little to no fluid leakage.
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On a different note. After I'm done bleeding and all valves are closed, there will be some break fluid left inside the tiny valve hole. I smother the valve with a rag and use my compressor to blow that little bit out. If not, it usually seeps out when you go to bed the brakes.
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