Caliper cover install - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JustRaf · 04-18-2013, 02:58 AM

Some say you don't need to remove the rims to install this? Any thought or advise?

JustRaf · 04-18-2013, 07:15 PM

Anyone????

426CamaroSS · 04-18-2013, 07:28 PM

Pics......are you installing the mgp caliper covers? I just took mine off......not really worth the money. Should have put that money towards powdercoating the calipers. Yes you do have to take the wheel off to install.

DFWHD · 04-18-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 426CamaroSS

Pics......are you installing the mgp caliper covers? I just took mine off......not really worth the money. Should have put that money towards powdercoating the calipers. Yes you do have to take the wheel off to install.

I was able to slide my MGP's in sideways and attach them on my 45th.

Curious, what does powder coating run for calipers? I only paid about $150 last year for my covers. If coating is that cheap I may think about taking them off and do the powder coating too.

426CamaroSS · 04-18-2013, 07:52 PM

Check out www.mikethepowdercoater.com

No prices on the site.....I think he charges $30 Shipping and $300 for the powdercoating with brembo decals. Worth it to me. Depends how much you wanna spend

tcalh1 · 04-18-2013, 08:22 PM

$40 for the G2 paint kit and about $15 for the Brembo stickers. Holds up great. I had the caliper cover and took them off because I didn't want to hide the Brembos. One advantage to the caliper covers is that they do keep the brake dust down a bit.
My advice is either G2 paint kit or powder coat.

JustRaf · 04-18-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 426CamaroSS

Pics......are you installing the mgp caliper covers? I just took mine off......not really worth the money. Should have put that money towards powdercoating the calipers. Yes you do have to take the wheel off to install.

Yes I was planning to purchase them. I don't have brembos like yours so I think this caliper is a good upgrade to cover up the stock one for v6.

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Originally Posted by DFWHD

I was able to slide my MGP's in sideways and attach them on my 45th.

Curious, what does powder coating run for calipers? I only paid about $150 last year for my covers. If coating is that cheap I may think about taking them off and do the powder coating too.

Its that hard to install?I was quoted 200 bucks for the caliper painted and have the car atleast a day for the painting process but my car is a DD.

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Originally Posted by 426CamaroSS

Check out www.mikethepowdercoater.com

No prices on the site.....I think he charges $30 Shipping and $300 for the powdercoating with brembo decals. Worth it to me. Depends how much you wanna spend

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Originally Posted by tcalh1

$40 for the G2 paint kit and about $15 for the Brembo stickers. Holds up great. I had the caliper cover and took them off because I didn't want to hide the Brembos. One advantage to the caliper covers is that they do keep the brake dust down a bit.
My advice is either G2 paint kit or powder coat.

I wish I have that brembo brakes.

tcalh1 · 04-18-2013, 09:27 PM

If you don't have Brembo's, definitely go with the caliper covers.
I would suggest taking the tires off one at a time for the install. It takes a little tinkering around to get the right fit.

BIO-HAZARD · 04-18-2013, 11:59 PM

I installed my covers at work on my break times, Never removed the tires..

JustRaf · 04-19-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tcalh1

If you don't have Brembo's, definitely go with the caliper covers.
I would suggest taking the tires off one at a time for the install. It takes a little tinkering around to get the right fit.

Thanks, geez I am getting broke now. LOL

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Originally Posted by Figjam-5

I installed my covers at work on my break times, Never removed the tires..

Can you please post your caliper pic?

04-18-2013, 02:58 AM	#1
JustRaf YOU.ONLY.LIVE.ONCE Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS 2013 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central CA Posts: 874	Caliper cover install Some say you don't need to remove the rims to install this? Any thought or advise? __________________

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04-18-2013, 08:22 PM	#6
tcalh1 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 381 View My Garage	$40 for the G2 paint kit and about $15 for the Brembo stickers. Holds up great. I had the caliper cover and took them off because I didn't want to hide the Brembos. One advantage to the caliper covers is that they do keep the brake dust down a bit. My advice is either G2 paint kit or powder coat. Attached Images

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BIO-HAZARD INFECTED Drives: 2011 1LT Synergy Green Join Date: May 2011 Location: Upstate PA Posts: 3,226	I installed my covers at work on my break times, Never removed the tires.. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485533

04-18-2013, 07:28 PM	#3
426CamaroSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 1S, 426 HP, 6 Speed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Springdale Arkansas Posts: 137 View My Garage	Pics......are you installing the mgp caliper covers? I just took mine off......not really worth the money. Should have put that money towards powdercoating the calipers. Yes you do have to take the wheel off to install.

04-18-2013, 07:52 PM	#5
426CamaroSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 1S, 426 HP, 6 Speed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Springdale Arkansas Posts: 137 View My Garage	Check out www.mikethepowdercoater.com No prices on the site.....I think he charges $30 Shipping and $300 for the powdercoating with brembo decals. Worth it to me. Depends how much you wanna spend

04-18-2013, 09:27 PM	#8
tcalh1 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 381 View My Garage	If you don't have Brembo's, definitely go with the caliper covers. I would suggest taking the tires off one at a time for the install. It takes a little tinkering around to get the right fit.