Painting Calipers *BLEEDING BRAKES AND RE-FITTING*

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PurpleMtec
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Post Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:00 pm

I intend to paint my calipers SILVER.

I would like to know the best way to achieve a good job.

I do not wish to disconnect the brake pipes.

I would like advice on preperation, paint, COLOUR, coats, and any other work which would be necessary to carry out while in the process.

THANK YOU.

ADVICE REQUIRED FOR RE-FITTING AND BLEEDING BEFORE DISCONNECTING BRAKE PIPES!
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whipsey
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Post Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:18 pm

all in the preperation mate your gonna need to remove them to do a proper job really shot blast them etc
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Post Sat Jun 02, 2007 5:19 pm

Get the calipers off - not a difficult job.

you can pick up hose clamps from the likes of Halfords and its only a 10 minute job - loosen the pipe at the caliper, remove the 2 locating pins / bolts, lift off the caliper and unscrew.

Will make the job a lot easier :D
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PurpleMtec
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Post Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:37 pm

*Could somebody give me guidance for bleeding and reinstalling the brakes?*
THANK YOU