R50/53 my brakes look so BAD
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i got new wheels - and they show lots of brake...
but my brakes look so bad..what can I do - cheaply - not a new brake set. and how effective will it be for the future - ie. not looking like this again in 3 weeks
but my brakes look so bad..what can I do - cheaply - not a new brake set. and how effective will it be for the future - ie. not looking like this again in 3 weeks
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Well, you can paint your calipers. Cheapest way to go. On your car, black would be very cool, in keeping with the color scheme. You could also get slotted rotors for the fronts (I know the Helix ones look good on the front)
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>>How do brakes look "bad"?
I bet you they give you the "evil eye"
I am DYING for RED CALIPERS....where, where do I get proper paint???? PLEASE....no one answered me in the performance forum.....
I bet you they give you the "evil eye"
I am DYING for RED CALIPERS....where, where do I get proper paint???? PLEASE....no one answered me in the performance forum.....
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i got mine form eastwood :
http://www.eastwoodco.com/itemdy00.a...57&I1.y=67
here is a link to red, but they have any color you could want. it was easy to put on and looks great. after 17,000 miles it still looks fresh and clean. good luck
http://www.eastwoodco.com/itemdy00.a...57&I1.y=67
here is a link to red, but they have any color you could want. it was easy to put on and looks great. after 17,000 miles it still looks fresh and clean. good luck
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>>i got mine form eastwood :
>>http://www.eastwoodco.com/itemdy00.a...57&I1.y=67
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>>here is a link to red, but they have any color you could want. it was easy to put on and looks great. after 17,000 miles it still looks fresh and clean. good luck
My mother thanks you, my father thanks you.......I thank you....you just made them guys a sale........call and ask for a commission.....can I add the cost to the "bragging about how much we spend on our cars" thread?? :smile:
>>http://www.eastwoodco.com/itemdy00.a...57&I1.y=67
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>>here is a link to red, but they have any color you could want. it was easy to put on and looks great. after 17,000 miles it still looks fresh and clean. good luck
My mother thanks you, my father thanks you.......I thank you....you just made them guys a sale........call and ask for a commission.....can I add the cost to the "bragging about how much we spend on our cars" thread?? :smile:
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Hmm.. yes, this seems like the best option.. caliper paint.
I guess I will do that - minipilo sells it - ianyone use that stuff? $10 cheaper, for same result? I was concerned that was a temporary solution.. it is not??
dandp - as for slotted rotors.. yes i agree, awesome looking - a soon-to-be mod!
I guess I will do that - minipilo sells it - ianyone use that stuff? $10 cheaper, for same result? I was concerned that was a temporary solution.. it is not??
dandp - as for slotted rotors.. yes i agree, awesome looking - a soon-to-be mod!
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>>The TireRack G2 Caliper Paints
If you are looking for rotors that are top notch, custom and practically hand made (Norther Michigan, look up Campbell Motorsports in SportsCar magazine. You will not regret dealing with them......
If you are looking for rotors that are top notch, custom and practically hand made (Norther Michigan, look up Campbell Motorsports in SportsCar magazine. You will not regret dealing with them......
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>>i got new wheels - and they show lots of brake...
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>>but my brakes look so bad..what can I do - cheaply - not a new brake set. and how effective will it be for the future - ie. not looking like this again in 3 weeks
I have noticed with all the rain in my area that rotors tend to rust pretty easily. Some stock rotors are painted grey so that helps. When the brake calipers are new they are quite shiney.
If you have more funds then upgraded rotors- crossdrilled or slotted look a little better.
stock rear rotor/brakes with upgraded rims
Crossdrilled rotors
Painting calipers and maybe rotor hubs takes time but is fairly low cost.
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>>but my brakes look so bad..what can I do - cheaply - not a new brake set. and how effective will it be for the future - ie. not looking like this again in 3 weeks
I have noticed with all the rain in my area that rotors tend to rust pretty easily. Some stock rotors are painted grey so that helps. When the brake calipers are new they are quite shiney.
If you have more funds then upgraded rotors- crossdrilled or slotted look a little better.
stock rear rotor/brakes with upgraded rims
Crossdrilled rotors
Painting calipers and maybe rotor hubs takes time but is fairly low cost.
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