Post by tka420 on Dec 3, 2009 20:47:14 GMT -6
I've done many brake detailing setups in the past. The Aurora's setup has been one of my favorites so far, this is because of the caliper detaching from the mount and the steering knuckle. This makes it a lot easier to clean, paint and use multiple colors to give it a more authentic look.
-Jack vehicle - I recommend putting the entire vehicle on stands and doing all four at the same time, you want to let everything dry for a while and it also makes layering coats consistently even on all four calipers
-Remove Tires
-Remove Calipers as if you were replacing the brakes, be sure to loosen the smaller bolts on the calipers before the brake mount on both front and back.
I used a kit from Canadian Tire for about 30 dollars, it came with everything needed, I find it has worked the best in the past, the brake cleaner it comes with does not affect the paint when applied. It is also brush on which is more durable then spray on.
-Remove Discs
- Hang calipers from coat hangers so there is no stress on the brake hose (I did this because I hate bleeding brakes and hoses don't come off that easy sometimes)
-I used industrial brake cleaner with a rag and toothbrush to remove most of the dirt off, then took a hand wire brush. *Using a brush on a grinder will leave scuffs and look like crap I then sprayed them down with the provided cleaner in the kit. Let it sit for a bit to make sure it has properly evaporated.
- Mix the paint well then start a light coat being careful not to get any paint on the rubber gaskets around the piston or were the slides are.
-Apply four light coats 15 minutes apart or recommended by the caliper paint. For the extra protection I applied more at the recommended 6 days later, this is a bit of work and done wrong will look like crap in a couple months later.
- Let dry for at least 24 hours so the paint can cure before being subjected to high heat and dust.
- Replace Brakes - If there worn why not? plus fresh brakes look better
-Put everything back together
*** USE CARE WHEN REPLACING TIRE ***
The stock rims will hit against the caliper if it is not put on evenly, I had a shop pay me $60 because the mech didn't listen to me and chipped a good chunk out of it.
That's about it, its pretty easy. You have too make sure you keep it clean though or the color will start to fade or get covered in brake dust and will be more of an eye sore then a mod. I use a tooth brush every second wash or when Im detailing the chrome
In the end its worth it 100% I had a kid in a Cobalt SS ask me where I got the "Sweet Brembo's"
And while your down there clean up the wheel wells and give them a coat of undercoating, I used Box liner. Why not? You want your Aurora to last forever right?
-Jack vehicle - I recommend putting the entire vehicle on stands and doing all four at the same time, you want to let everything dry for a while and it also makes layering coats consistently even on all four calipers
-Remove Tires
-Remove Calipers as if you were replacing the brakes, be sure to loosen the smaller bolts on the calipers before the brake mount on both front and back.
I used a kit from Canadian Tire for about 30 dollars, it came with everything needed, I find it has worked the best in the past, the brake cleaner it comes with does not affect the paint when applied. It is also brush on which is more durable then spray on.
-Remove Discs
- Hang calipers from coat hangers so there is no stress on the brake hose (I did this because I hate bleeding brakes and hoses don't come off that easy sometimes)
-I used industrial brake cleaner with a rag and toothbrush to remove most of the dirt off, then took a hand wire brush. *Using a brush on a grinder will leave scuffs and look like crap I then sprayed them down with the provided cleaner in the kit. Let it sit for a bit to make sure it has properly evaporated.
- Mix the paint well then start a light coat being careful not to get any paint on the rubber gaskets around the piston or were the slides are.
-Apply four light coats 15 minutes apart or recommended by the caliper paint. For the extra protection I applied more at the recommended 6 days later, this is a bit of work and done wrong will look like crap in a couple months later.
- Let dry for at least 24 hours so the paint can cure before being subjected to high heat and dust.
- Replace Brakes - If there worn why not? plus fresh brakes look better
-Put everything back together
*** USE CARE WHEN REPLACING TIRE ***
The stock rims will hit against the caliper if it is not put on evenly, I had a shop pay me $60 because the mech didn't listen to me and chipped a good chunk out of it.
That's about it, its pretty easy. You have too make sure you keep it clean though or the color will start to fade or get covered in brake dust and will be more of an eye sore then a mod. I use a tooth brush every second wash or when Im detailing the chrome
In the end its worth it 100% I had a kid in a Cobalt SS ask me where I got the "Sweet Brembo's"
And while your down there clean up the wheel wells and give them a coat of undercoating, I used Box liner. Why not? You want your Aurora to last forever right?
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