Any suggestions on aftermarket brake calipers that don't rust like no tomorrow after installation? I am currently using Centric brake calipers and it's pretty much turned brown and rusted but still functional. I know the OEM brake calipers don't show much if any rest but that's the last choice.
+1. Your calipers are subject to major abuse from dirt, water, salt, heat, etc. so there's no real "end-all" solution, but painting them will significantly preserve them. That is, assuming you're painting new ones right from the get-go.
+1 again on painting them. Mine still look like the day I painted them about 12 years ago. Picture below is from back then but they still look as good Only 74Kmi on them though. Wish the disks still looked that clean. Paint them right away before they get dirty or even go on the car.
+1 for painting them. One of my rear calipers seized up, so I bought two new rear rotors and calipers as replacements. Within 3 days, they were coated orange, despite having "Protective Coating." I got annoyed, so pulled the trigger and painted all of my calipers and rotor hubs. I bought a drill attachment at The Home Depot and ground off all of the rust first (It was cheaper than buying a Dremel). Preparation is 100% critical when painting your rotors.
I guess there isn't an aftermarket brake caliper that doesn't rust then?
There may be a powder coated caliper out there. Look on rockauto. I think powerstop was selling coated calipers that they were listing as "performance". But I think they only come in red.
What environment are these being used in? Just water? Or salt? Zinc plating (like the original caliper) will last a long time thru water...but only a couple years thru salt.
I bought PowerStop rear calipers (painted red from them) about 2 months ago. Still holding up well and looks bright Red from day 1 installed. They are Reman calipers though, not brand new. But havnt had any issues so far. Can be purchased through RockAuto or ebay. I have purchased other reman calipers before and they would show brown/rust shortly after. I would suggest painting them on Day 1 even if they are the Reman ones to avoid rust.
There may be a powder coated caliper out there. Look on rockauto. I think powerstop was selling coated calipers that they were listing as "performance". But I think they only come in red.
What environment are these being used in? Just water? Or salt? Zinc plating (like the original caliper) will last a long time thru water...but only a couple years thru salt.
No water, salt or high heat around here. I am using the Centric brake calipers now on my car and they have pretty much rusted all around brown. Performance isn't affected but it's a hug eye sore.
No water, salt or high heat around here. I am using the Centric brake calipers now on my car and they have pretty much rusted all around brown. Performance isn't affected but it's a hug eye sore.
The Acura genuine calipers have a zinc plating that should last the life of the car if you live in (I'm assuming) SoCal.
I have Centric brake calipers and painted them when I last changed the pads. They seem to be holding up well and have not started to deteriorate yet (e.g., rust and turn brown).
