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2010 SS · 01-08-2009, 02:17 PM

After reading quite a bit, I thought it was a shame when I found out the Brembos on the new SS were not red, but Black??

......What options does one have to convert from Black to Red? Paint seems obvious, but is there any official Caliper color swapping process? If not and I must paint, what is the best process for getting that lovely glossy red Brembo I've come to know and love?

EMT644 · 01-08-2009, 02:31 PM

they make high temp caliper paint. with enough patience and tape you really don't even have to remove the calipers

Hylton · 01-08-2009, 02:34 PM

Don't sweat it. Painting them red will be quite easy.

SoFlaZ · 01-08-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

Don't sweat it. Painting them red will be quite easy.

Yup, but finding the brembo and Camaro sticker for the face of caliper might be harder because you will have to remove/paint over the existing ones.

Hylton · 01-08-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SoFlaZ

Yup, but finding the brembo and Camaro sticker for the face of caliper might be harder because you will have to remove/paint over the existing ones.

Actually I have been thinking about that and what I am going to do is mask the Camaro sticker (I think its says Chevrolet) in a bowtie before painting and the Brembo in a semi cirle (Brembos trademark) before painting.

After you remove the tape, "Chevrolet" will appear with a silver background in the bowtie pattern and "Brembo" will look like its company logo.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-08-2009, 02:50 PM

I thought you guys would like a pic for reference!

Painting the calipers red should be pretty easy.

Hylton · 01-08-2009, 02:53 PM

After looking at the pics, I think I'll just get TXTurbo to make me some new decals to put back on after I paint them red.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-08-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

After looking at the pics, I think I'll just get TXTurbo to make me some new decals to put back on after I paint them red.

it was gonna turn out harder than you thought it would be didn't it. Nooooo way you were masking that off. Good imagination though.

LSxJunkie · 01-08-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SS

After reading quite a bit, I thought it was a shame when I found out the Brembos on the new SS were not red, or at least Black, but Silver??

I guess it's debateable, but silver is a bland color for something as prestigious (in my eyes) as Brembo.

Having Silver Brembos is like having a Brown Lambo. Brembo's are Red, Lambo's are Skittles colors. You just don't mess with that.

......Anyway, so I guess my question is what options does one have to convert from Silver to Red? Paint seems obvious, but is there any official Caliper color swapping process? If not and I must paint, what is the best process for getting that lovely glossy red?

A. Not all Brembos are red.

B. The stock Brembos are going to be black, not silver. Silver would be nicer.

The fact that Mitsubishi and Dodge choose red as the color for their factory equipped Brembos means nothing. There's a reason for the following.

The_Stache · 01-08-2009, 03:22 PM

Powder coated white to match my exterior color.. within 1 year of ownership for me....

franknbeans · 01-08-2009, 03:34 PM

Powder Coating is going to be a pain.. . Have to take the entire calaper apart for that. . the seals will melt downif you dont

2010 SS · 01-08-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

I thought you guys would like a pic for reference!

Painting the calipers red should be pretty easy.

Nice. Anyone want to take a stab at photoshopping that Red, while keeping the "Chevrolet" text black and making the "Brembo" text white?

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

Not all Brembos are red. The fact that Mitsubishi and Dodge choose red as the color for their factory equipped Brembos means nothing. There's a reason for the following.

lol, I know they aren't all Red. Just coming from a few Mitsubishi's, I guess I got used to it. I'm just trying to get the look I've become accustomed to.

fastfret7 · 01-08-2009, 08:19 PM

Could you paint them red and have Brembo send you new stickers?

DustinK · 01-09-2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SS

Nice. Anyone want to take a stab at photoshopping that Red, while keeping the "Chevrolet" text black and making the "Brembo" text white?

lol, I know they aren't all Red. Just coming from a few Mitsubishi's, I guess I got used to it. I'm just trying to get the look I've become accustomed to.

Sure, why not... yay boredom. (I didn't fix the reflection of the red Brembo text in the wheel, sorry :P)

01-08-2009, 02:17 PM	#1
2010 SS Elderly Man Drives: Your Local Bus Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 214	Converting the Black Brembo's to Red After reading quite a bit, I thought it was a shame when I found out the Brembos on the new SS were not red, but Black?? ......What options does one have to convert from Black to Red? Paint seems obvious, but is there any official Caliper color swapping process? If not and I must paint, what is the best process for getting that lovely glossy red Brembo I've come to know and love? Last edited by 2010 SS; 01-09-2009 at 10:46 PM.

01-08-2009, 02:34 PM	#3
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	Don't sweat it. Painting them red will be quite easy. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

01-08-2009, 02:50 PM	#6
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01-08-2009, 02:53 PM	#7
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	After looking at the pics, I think I'll just get TXTurbo to make me some new decals to put back on after I paint them red. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

01-08-2009, 03:22 PM	#10
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01-08-2009, 02:31 PM	#2
EMT644 Drives: 2003 Ford F-150 FX4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 35	they make high temp caliper paint. with enough patience and tape you really don't even have to remove the calipers

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