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Brake Caliper Advice ...
Pretty much did what i wanted to do with the car but now i feel like i need to add some color to the calipers .... Stock brakes still i really dont feel like changing them. . Car is brand new still. Thinking to just paint the calipers but dont know what color >>> What you guys think ??? Any advice or pics of your own.
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Pretty much did what i wanted to do with the car but now i feel like i need to add some color to the calipers .... Stock brakes still i really dont feel like changing them. . Car is brand new still. Thinking to just paint the calipers but dont know what color >>> What you guys think ??? Any advice or pics of your own.
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Pretty much did what i wanted to do with the car but now i feel like i need to add some color to the calipers .... Stock brakes still i really dont feel like changing them. . Car is brand new still. Thinking to just paint the calipers but dont know what color >>> What you guys think ??? Any advice or pics of your own.
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Can DIY painted calipers look good? I have seen some ugly self painted calipers on the road, mostly on dented up Civics and the like. I'd be interested in the DIY, mcleantmw and would like to see the pics. I have a flint E, I think the silver would look nice.
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Nice job. Looks like you put a lot of love into your car. I also think the devil is in the details. I wouldn't rule out paint, but I like the idea of buying new calipers (lazy), and possibly getting them already the right color. Can you buy new calipers and install them over stock rotors? Is there a direct replacement source out there short of buying an expensive Brembo kit? Will those E500 calipers bolt right up to the e350? Any benefit in performace and/or looks?
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.....and the most expensive, labor intensive way to go. Calipers have to be completely removed.
Depends on your budget and how long you intend to keep the car. My project cost $25 + my 1 hr of labor.
Depends on your budget and how long you intend to keep the car. My project cost $25 + my 1 hr of labor.
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Pretty much did what i wanted to do with the car but now i feel like i need to add some color to the calipers .... Stock brakes still i really dont feel like changing them. . Car is brand new still. Thinking to just paint the calipers but dont know what color >>> What you guys think ??? Any advice or pics of your own.
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