How to paint your brake drums and calipers

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Author: moonwell
Added: 07.14.03
Updated: 02.27.04
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This is a cosmetic modification that will make those rusted calipers and drums look much better. This is pretty much manditory if you have new wheels that you can really see through, but it looks great with the stock wheels as well! And it is easier than your think.


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How To Do It

Step 1

Loosen the lug nuts on the wheels you are going to be removing. If you going to paint the calipers first, loosen both front wheels, if doing the drums, loosen the back.

Jack up either the front or back, depending on what you are painting. Place a jack stand under the car, then jack up the opposite side.

Finish removing both front, or both rear wheels. (You could just do one side at a time if you wish)

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Step 2

For the calipers, you don't have to remove them from the vehicle. Get your newspaper and tape and mask off everything around the caliper. Make sure you mask off enough of the car that you don't get overspray on your nice paint.

For the drums, it is not too hard to remove them, so you might as well. You may need to hit them with a rubber mallet to break them loose. Once off, mask off the center section where the wheel bolts on

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Step 3

Use the wire brush and Simple Green to remove as much of the surface rust as you can

Step 4

Spray on a few coats of primer to give the paint a good surface to bond to.

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Step 5

After letting the primer dry for a few, spray on a few coats of your desired color. Multiple thin coats are better than a thick heavy coat that will run and drip

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Step 6

After giving the paint ample time to dry (see instructions on can), remove your mask to check out the results

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Step 7

Reassemble the car by reinstalling the drums, if removed and reattaching the wheels. Be sure to torque down the lug nuts to about 100 ft/lbs, as you don't want em to fall off when your driving! Also, be sure to lower the vehicle before trying to drive off! :)

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