Powder Coating Brake Calipers; Is it worth it?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-21-2006, 06:50 PM
  #1  
Racer
Thread Starter
 
4ank's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Philadelphia
Age: 42
Posts: 418
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Powder Coating Brake Calipers; Is it worth it?

I am considering upgrading calipers and want to paint them black, but I had bad experience with caliper paint before and am considering powdercoating. A few questions:

1. Will powdercoating hold up long term? If so, how long?
2. What can I expect to pay to powercoat 4 calipers?
3. What are some good places in the Phila area to get it done?

I searched and most of the results were regarding wheels, not calipers.
Old 08-21-2006, 07:12 PM
  #2  
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (2)
 
NSXNEXT's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: where the weather suits my clothes
Age: 55
Posts: 27,921
Received 1,080 Likes on 661 Posts
These guys do powdercoating: http://www.boneheadperformance.com/powdercoating/

They did my intake and did a great job. They are in Morrisville, PA near Yardley

As for costs, keep in mind if you buy used calipers you will have to buy a rebuild kit for the calipers as they will have remove most of the internals to powdercoat. Otherwise all the gaskets would melt and the piston would not move.
Old 08-21-2006, 07:20 PM
  #3  
Advanced
 
dadalowg's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GTA
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I tried this question in an earlier post. You can search for it to see what response I got.

There is a place here in NJ that will do it for you. I will try to get the name and address for you.

let us know if you do end up finding a place to do it.

http://www.jet-hot.com will do it for you but will require you to ship them your calipers.


good luck
Old 08-22-2006, 07:49 AM
  #4  
Team Owner
iTrader: (4)
 
RaviNJCLs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Landisville, PA
Age: 49
Posts: 37,115
Received 602 Likes on 419 Posts
Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
As for costs, keep in mind if you buy used calipers you will have to buy a rebuild kit for the calipers as they will have remove most of the internals to powdercoat. Otherwise all the gaskets would melt and the piston would not move.
Doesn't really seem worth it unless the ones you're buying needs to be re-built. Have you considered just painting them?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
IBankMouse
1G TSX (2004-2008)
8
06-13-2020 12:53 PM
lanechanger
Member Cars for Sale
4
10-13-2015 10:56 AM
detailersdomain
Wash & Wax
3
10-09-2015 10:13 PM
2ManyHobbies
3G TL Problems & Fixes
2
09-24-2015 09:23 PM



Quick Reply: Powder Coating Brake Calipers; Is it worth it?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:52 AM.