When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Centric supplies replacement pistons for the C43 front/rear calipers. ECSTuning offers the rebuild kits which includes the pistons and seals for $32.03 each for the front and $22.73 each for the rear. I just finished the prep work for painting. I'll be installing the new pistons and seals once the paint sets.
have you thought about polishing them? paint would sit a lot smoother.
I contemplated various things and decided to go with the G2 paint system. It's an epoxy based paint that settles to a smooth finish. You apply it with a brush and it will never chip or flake over time if you apply it as per the directions. If you ever decide to change the color, you just need to do a light sanding and apply the new color over the existing color and it is guaranteed to bond to the existing paint.
If anyone is interested, I have two G2 engine paint systems in orange for sale. They retail for $64.99 USD and I'll let them go for $50 USD each. I decided to go with a custom color which was $107 USD. Here's the link to the colors.
Using a clearcoat is not required nor recommended for the G2 paint kit.
did you paint yours yet?
the rebuilt centrics got here last week and they are beautiful. i mean they dont even need to be painted honestly.
also i was highly surprised that the rebuilt centrics not only incuded the base but also the locking springs as well as the long screws AND the protective rubber boots that go over the screws (i am missing one of those boots on my current calipers). so i mean considering all the hardware, the small pieces, and the fact that they looks brand new and everything is oiled, greased and refurbed... the price was just awesome!
i bought high temp spray paint 2000 deg black as a primer at the hardware store for $8 and i bought high temp grill paint 1200 degrees in semi gloss silver for $7.
i found a $10 can of 1200 degree clearcoat satin at the auto parts store but i didnt buy it.
i was thinking about polishing the calipers but im probably not going to do it. i'll post pics up after i paint.
Is Centric Parts a company who rebuilds brake calipers?
Is that a good reputable company, I know they have StopTech brakes as their top brand?
reviews from other customers says their Centric C-TEK rotors are total crap.
did shop fit pistons from ATE or Centric pistons when they rebuild these calipers?
what you can do is to apply a few extra goats of clear lacquer to protect the finish of the new paint from brake dust
Last edited by KJI3jflarryfe93; 07-10-2017 at 08:07 AM.
Is Centric Parts a company who rebuilds brake calipers?
Is that a good reputable company, I know they have StopTech brakes as their top brand?
reviews from other customers says their Centric C-TEK rotors are total crap.
did shop fit pistons from ATE or Centric pistons when they rebuild these calipers?
what you can do is to apply a few extra goats of clear lacquer to protect the finish of the new paint from brake dust
thats not a bad idea. i could just return the two cans of paint i bought and only use the clear coat... the only thing is that the clear coat i found is a satin finish only. i didnt see it in gloss or semi gloss. maybe i'll take a run to another auto parts store and see what i find. but just doing the gloss is a great idea.
like road test -- car and driver style? i'd have to buy some orange cones, its out of my budget this year. lol
ive been searching for the gloss clearcoat and no luck. will probably have to buy online. i also wrote emails to both centric and VHT paint with questions about applying clearcoat to the calipers. VHT recommends that curing time is 1 hour at 200 degrees. my question is whether the boots and seals in the caliper can take 200 degrees for an hour in the oven. the second curing process is just running them normally as the brakes get pretty hot.
my concern is that if the clearcoat isnt cured properly it might yellow out after a bit.
Should have saved up for c32/c55 calipers. They go for cheap nowadays plus you'd save on rotors in the future. The w203 rotors are a third of a price compared to c43
Should have saved up for c32/c55 calipers. They go for cheap nowadays plus you'd save on rotors in the future. The w203 rotors are a third of a price compared to c43
is there a big weight savings? that is probably the only reason i would swap them out.
also i didnt want to buy new pads or rotors. both are good on my car so i only paid $96 (inc. shipping) for both front calipers, sandblasted, prepped, painted and rebuilt including brackets, clip in springs, boots, and mounting hardware. i think its really hard to beat the value on this,
purchase your gear from fcp euro, its lifetime replacement for everything even oil and oil filters. kinda crazy.
VHT WEBSITE: Curing Caliper Paint
VHT Caliper Paint only attains its unique properties after correct curing.
Bake at 200°F (93°C) for 1 hour.
The inherent heat of braking operation will also accomplish curing.
TO VHT: i bought some rebuilt calipers from centric, they seem really nice and their prep work looks great. they are coated with some kind of rust inhibitor paint. i'd like to shoot them in gloss clear with your caliper paint. do you recommend removing all the boots etc prior to curing (i read curing is 2 hours at 200 degrees) or would i be able to get away with just spraying them as is and putting them in the oven. also is there any problem with just using the clear coat alone?
FROM VHT: Thank you for taking the time to contact VHT. We appreciate your interest in our products.
Yes, the boots and other components should be removed. The clear coat will need to go over a paint. It will not bond well to the metal by itself.
I hope this information is helpful. Please respond back you require additional assistance.
is there a big weight savings? that is probably the only reason i would swap them out.
also i didnt want to buy new pads or rotors. both are good on my car so i only paid $96 (inc. shipping) for both front calipers, sandblasted, prepped, painted and rebuilt including brackets, clip in springs, boots, and mounting hardware. i think its really hard to beat the value on this,
purchase your gear from fcp euro, its lifetime replacement for everything even oil and oil filters. kinda crazy.
I got rear stock calipers available and have no need for them.
Ill sell them for cheap if you want an extra pair.
VHT WEBSITE: Curing Caliper Paint
VHT Caliper Paint only attains its unique properties after correct curing.
Bake at 200°F (93°C) for 1 hour.
The inherent heat of braking operation will also accomplish curing.
TO VHT: i bought some rebuilt calipers from centric, they seem really nice and their prep work looks great. they are coated with some kind of rust inhibitor paint. i'd like to shoot them in gloss clear with your caliper paint. do you recommend removing all the boots etc prior to curing (i read curing is 2 hours at 200 degrees) or would i be able to get away with just spraying them as is and putting them in the oven. also is there any problem with just using the clear coat alone?
FROM VHT: Thank you for taking the time to contact VHT. We appreciate your interest in our products.
Yes, the boots and other components should be removed. The clear coat will need to go over a paint. It will not bond well to the metal by itself.
I hope this information is helpful. Please respond back you require additional assistance.
Regards,
Craig
VHT Product Support
That's the exact reason that I chose to go with G2 engine/caliper paint. It does not need to cure and is guaranteed not to chip, crack or peel no matter what. Due to its epoxy base it will withstand anything, including time.
That's the exact reason that I chose to go with G2 engine/caliper paint. It does not need to cure and is guaranteed not to chip, crack or peel no matter what. Due to its epoxy base it will withstand anything, including time.
read a few threads on different forums where guys said g2 was really good, but vht caliper gloss on top of g2 is next level. didnt see any pictures though. the reasoning was that the epoxy covers well and does have shine but it was not glossy enough.
07-01-2017, 03:33 PM
putting gloss on calipers
