I'd like to get red brakes, because I love the looks, but am not in the mood (yet) to spend $4,000 on a brake kit. So, short of painting/powder coating my stock brakes, are there any bolt-on options for stock brakes in red? I am not interested in "improved" braking performance, as I am satisfied with the stock brakes. I am just liking the red look. Any thoughts?

 

Might wanna try something like..

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/g2/caliper_paint.jsp

Andrew

 

How about some White ones?

 

In all seriousness, get the G-2 paint, there's no need to take the calipers off. About a 2-4 hour job.

 

Before

 

After

 

purevil, i like the look of your new rotors! j/k

 

I recommend you paint yourself. Not difficult, 3 hours of time.

 

nice job on those calipers...they look good

 

Thanks Road Worrior

 

How long does the paint job lasts?

 

Took me 4 hours to clean calipers and hand paint 2 coats.
Calipers stayed on car.

 

To those who did it in one shot, did you use a lift or put it up on jack stands?

I've got two jack stands that I could put one end up on and use a jack to lift either the differential or front for the other end. That assumes that I can figure out a safe lift point under the engine.

 

I used a garage jack. Lifted one side off the ground, did two brakes at a time.

 

I dont like this look because I'm tainted by all the cars that do and NEVER maintain the paintjob. It looks like crap if you don't maintain it.

 

Bill,

Did you use the G2 or something else?

If G2, did you mix half and do one side then mix the other half for the other size? From what I've read on the G2 site, you only have about 4 hours working time if the temp is less than 70º. I figured half-and-half would get me a lot more time without worrying that it would harden before starting the second set of wheels.

 

DaveZ,
I did not use G2.
I bought Caliper paint at Checkers Auto Parts. I do not remember the name. Cost $15.00. Similar kit like G2
I did two brakes at a time. Did the fist in approx. 1/2 hr., did the second. Went back to the first for second coat. The paint I used stated I could use second coat in 20 minutes.
You can put your wheel on while the second coat is still drying. Your wheel will not (should not) come in contact with the caliper.
I suggest you leave to dry a couple of hours before driving.

 

One more PIC

 

Synth...
I can't agree more about not keeping calipers clean.

All you need is a spray bottle with a degreaser, spray and walk away.

Total time once a week, 20 seconds!!!

 

Talk to Paul @ Avalon Racing. He'll get you the best prices on red brakes.