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68w/sbc406 · 09-23-2004, 04:27 AM

the brake calipers i got for my swap have sat for a year and have light surface rust on them. they came off of a truck that had a medium size engine fire, dont think they got too hot though cause the tires were fine, well what i am asking is should i rebuild them or throw them on? are they hard to rebuild??? and how hot do you think they get under normal driving conditions??? would 1500 degree paint stay on fine???
thanks
Ben

Big69C20 Toy · 09-24-2004, 04:09 AM

light surface rust is fine on them, just clean them up in areas and make sure the boots and seals arent damaged or anything

ChevyDude · 09-24-2004, 06:11 AM

The "Brake Caliper" specialized paint that DupliColor makes for brake calipers, says it's rated to 500 degrees...so the 1500 degree spray paint should be more than fine,

68w/sbc406 · 09-25-2004, 12:07 AM

i figured it wouldnt get as hot as exhaust and the 1500 degree stuff has held up on there so far

09-23-2004, 04:27 AM	#1
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	brake calipers the brake calipers i got for my swap have sat for a year and have light surface rust on them. they came off of a truck that had a medium size engine fire, dont think they got too hot though cause the tires were fine, well what i am asking is should i rebuild them or throw them on? are they hard to rebuild??? and how hot do you think they get under normal driving conditions??? would 1500 degree paint stay on fine??? thanks Ben __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-24-2004, 04:09 AM	#2
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	light surface rust is fine on them, just clean them up in areas and make sure the boots and seals arent damaged or anything __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

09-24-2004, 06:11 AM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	The "Brake Caliper" specialized paint that DupliColor makes for brake calipers, says it's rated to 500 degrees...so the 1500 degree spray paint should be more than fine, __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

09-25-2004, 12:07 AM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i figured it wouldnt get as hot as exhaust and the 1500 degree stuff has held up on there so far __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler



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