Started to do my calipers - Toyota Yaris Forums

RHDVIPbB · 06-26-2010, 01:13 AM

Well today was a good day. Not too hot and I got an itch to work on the car. Decided to start on my calipers and get them ready for the new wheels.

I started by covering everything up and pulled the lower bolt off to raise it off the rotor.

Used my favorite tool for cleaning and polishing metal. Not too much brake dust but this did give me a clean surface for the paint.

Next I used a small piece to get into the small places the grinder missed.

Then I used a drop cloth to protect my car from any chance of overspray. I tucked it into the fender well to protect the suspension, etc.

RHDVIPbB · 06-26-2010, 01:19 AM

This is the stuff I used. Used not even half a can for both the front calipers.

I did a total of three coats. I waited about 10 minutes between coats like the can said.

And here is the end result.

And how it looks through the steelies

Now I know the rest isn't done, but I did a small section to see how this stuff works. If I don't have any problems then I will finish the brackets before Import Alliance. Not bad for about 2 hours from start to finish.

YarisSedan · 06-26-2010, 03:52 AM

I dont trust the spray on type. Its better to use the kind that uses a catalist you mix in the paint to make a strong epoxy. The spray on stuff wears off after awile. It looks good now but in a year or so its gona look bad and your gona have to redo it again anyways.

RHDVIPbB · 06-26-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

I dont trust the spray on type. Its better to use the kind that uses a catalist you mix in the paint to make a strong epoxy. The spray on stuff wears off after awile. It looks good now but in a year or so its gona look bad and your gona have to redo it again anyways.

I agree. But this is temporary until I go with some endless calipesr next year. Just trying to see if I like the blue since thats what the new calipers are colored as.

severous01 · 06-27-2010, 06:17 PM

ya, and you cant clean them with brake cleaner if you spray them. i know...i did it.

husaynkhan · 10-18-2010, 11:06 AM

nice toffff

big lo · 10-18-2010, 11:25 AM

Waiting to see the wheels bro

06-26-2010, 01:13 AM	#1
RHDVIPbB Right beside you, wave Drives: 08 PBM Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 742	Started to do my calipers Well today was a good day. Not too hot and I got an itch to work on the car. Decided to start on my calipers and get them ready for the new wheels. I started by covering everything up and pulled the lower bolt off to raise it off the rotor. Used my favorite tool for cleaning and polishing metal. Not too much brake dust but this did give me a clean surface for the paint. Next I used a small piece to get into the small places the grinder missed. Then I used a drop cloth to protect my car from any chance of overspray. I tucked it into the fender well to protect the suspension, etc. __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan. Pacific Blue Mica. Custom vinyl eyebrows, color matched interior trim pieces, Vios lip spoiler, 17" Maas rims 2010 Scion xB 7.0 Release Series. 1535 of 2000. Murasaki. Stock with TRD springs.

06-26-2010, 01:19 AM	#2
RHDVIPbB Right beside you, wave Drives: 08 PBM Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 742	This is the stuff I used. Used not even half a can for both the front calipers. I did a total of three coats. I waited about 10 minutes between coats like the can said. And here is the end result. And how it looks through the steelies Now I know the rest isn't done, but I did a small section to see how this stuff works. If I don't have any problems then I will finish the brackets before Import Alliance. Not bad for about 2 hours from start to finish. __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan. Pacific Blue Mica. Custom vinyl eyebrows, color matched interior trim pieces, Vios lip spoiler, 17" Maas rims 2010 Scion xB 7.0 Release Series. 1535 of 2000. Murasaki. Stock with TRD springs.

06-26-2010, 03:52 AM	#3
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I dont trust the spray on type. Its better to use the kind that uses a catalist you mix in the paint to make a strong epoxy. The spray on stuff wears off after awile. It looks good now but in a year or so its gona look bad and your gona have to redo it again anyways. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

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