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Tokico 4 pot callipers, got them mostly apart.


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I'm sure the normal paint will be ok I dont think the calipers get all that hot as they are in the wind blast all the time and they arent in direct contact with say the brake disc though some residual heat may leach to them from the pads but I wouldnt think they get too hot for normal paint

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I have used normal satin black spray on calipers multiple times and even gold spray paint on some.

As [mention]Richzx6r[/mention] rightly says there is a small amount of residual heat transfer but not enough to worry about.

Cheers

Ian

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Outsides done :-)


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Bugger, a bit late, but I’ve got some gold caliper paint ( brush on ) you could have a a dip of, loads left after doing mine & you’re not that far away.

Let me know if you’d like a bit of bling 👍

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Okay I’ll take that paint off [embarrassed smiley] thank fully only did a couple of halves.


Out of curiosity why not?

 

Consider the pressure fluid is under as it acts on the rear of those pistons that you now know how hard they are to move.

Now think about those mating surfaces and where the fluid will go.

I am not taking the P just enjoying your learning curve and we will get there I assure you.

Cheers

Ian

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I don’t feel criticised or ought :-)

Very happy to be told where I f**k up :-)


Should there be a gasket of

Some sorts between them then? It seemd like it was just metal on metal and the fluid communicates through the little holes where there is a rubber seal.

My (I now know but don’t understand) logic was that the inner part apart from the little holes that have a rubber washer between them and the cylinders were just carcass and not doing much.

Happy being told what best to do, it would be ace to understand as well.

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You had it there yourself.

Those seals rely on the mating faces fitting nice 8tight and level to do the sealing.

The paint potentially makes this not possible.

Nice flat surfaces to gently rub down and clean ready for more service.

Cheers

Ian

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You will be fine I am sure.

You have the sense to ask first and learn when you get it wrong.

I wish I had been able to learn that lesson when I was younger lol.

At 20 I knew it all ha ha.

Cheers

Ian

Oh still learning by the way!

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Gotcha :-)

I’ve cleaned the paint off the bits that touch :-)

 

You don't need to go crazy with it i.e. attacking it with sandpaper - you might be able to rub the paint off now before it dries with a bit of thinners if you have any.

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And remember when you bleed or rebuild the calipers not to spill any brake and clutch fluid on the paintwork as it will be in vain

 

That’s why specific caliper paint is preferable, it’s brake fluid resistant.

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That’s why specific caliper paint is preferable, it’s brake fluid resistant.

 

Is it? I thought it was resistant to brake dust.


Good to know if it's fluid resistant too! :thumb:

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