DIY: 1LE-look Red Painted Brake Calipers - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

WallyRS · 05-24-2014, 10:53 PM

Perfect for what I want to do

EDFHOBBIES · 07-07-2014, 01:52 PM

That was so bad ass and easy... do the decals hold up? I could just use decal paper or are the ebay decal vynal ?

thkfast · 07-10-2014, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EDFHOBBIES

That was so bad ass and easy... do the decals hold up? I could just use decal paper or are the ebay decal vynal ?

Yep, the decals are under the clear coat, so they look as good as day 1. As far as I know, there is only one vender who sells them, he's on eBay if you search Chevrolet Brembo Stickers, they're like $12-16 for all the lettering you'll need for the job and available in several different colors. The front decals are larger than the rear decals. I found the BLACK and WHITE letters really POP against the RED calipers!

They are indeed laser cut vinyl, you apply after the color has dried real good, then clear right over them.

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BBen · 09-04-2014, 11:40 AM

Was one can of each enough to compete the job?

Tmick5jr · 09-04-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BBen

Was one can of each enough to compete the job?

i used this method with one can of red and it wasn't enough, i had to focus more on the front side of the calipers rather than the backs that no one can see. if i were doing it all over again i would grab 2 cans of the red. heres how mine came out-

PS: i didn't use any gray engine enamel, just cleaned and lightly sanded and started painting.

MATTESONDM · 09-04-2014, 11:51 AM

Love the calipers! Only thing that stinks is breaking that brake line. Making sure you bleed correctly when your done. Great job!

ROD_SS · 09-04-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MATTESONDM

Love the calipers! Only thing that stinks is breaking that brake line. Making sure you bleed correctly when your done. Great job!

Why do you have to break the brake lines? I followed the OP instructions without doing that and came out with the same results as him.

EDFHOBBIES · 09-04-2014, 01:33 PM

Don't forget us yellow guys!

DwRed1LTV6 · 09-04-2014, 01:46 PM

They look great OP

!!!

thkfast · 09-05-2014, 04:00 AM

Nice to see the DIY helped some people with this mod. You'll definitely need 2 cans of red (or whatever color you choose) to give it at least 3 coats! Yeah, no need to disconnect the brake lines if you don't want to...all you have to do is remove one bolt about 16" away from each caliper that tethers it to the suspension - that gives you enough slack in the brake line to get at them. I'm going to edit the original post to show 2 cans of color. Thanks!

Jenner · 09-05-2014, 10:59 AM

I just bought brembo calipers and plan on doing this before I install on the car. I'll be using this method. I can't wait to get started. Thanks for posting, I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Tricksta · 02-14-2015, 05:56 PM

How many coats of clear do you recommend?

satxrider · 02-14-2015, 07:08 PM

I did 3 coats and it looks great. Super easy to clean akso.

MLAZ1990 · 02-14-2015, 10:28 PM

Looks good!!

09-04-2014, 11:51 AM	#34
MATTESONDM Drives: 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indian Head, MD Posts: 307	Love the calipers! Only thing that stinks is breaking that brake line. Making sure you bleed correctly when your done. Great job! __________________ 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10

09-04-2014, 01:46 PM	#37
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	They look great OP !!! __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

09-05-2014, 04:00 AM	#38
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	Nice to see the DIY helped some people with this mod. You'll definitely need 2 cans of red (or whatever color you choose) to give it at least 3 coats! Yeah, no need to disconnect the brake lines if you don't want to...all you have to do is remove one bolt about 16" away from each caliper that tethers it to the suspension - that gives you enough slack in the brake line to get at them. I'm going to edit the original post to show 2 cans of color. Thanks! __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint

02-14-2015, 05:56 PM	#40
Tricksta Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Leipsic,Ohio Posts: 3,811 View My Garage	How many coats of clear do you recommend? __________________ Modifications GM Dark Tail Lights / 3rd Brake Light & Reflectors \| LED Reverse Lights \| Diode Dynamics Side Markers \| Borla "ATAK" Cat Back Exhaust

02-14-2015, 07:08 PM	#41
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	I did 3 coats and it looks great. Super easy to clean akso. __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

05-24-2014, 10:53 PM	#29
WallyRS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Snohomish, Wa. Posts: 2	Perfect for what I want to do

07-07-2014, 01:52 PM	#30
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	That was so bad ass and easy... do the decals hold up? I could just use decal paper or are the ebay decal vynal ?

09-04-2014, 11:40 AM	#32
BBen Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	Was one can of each enough to compete the job?

09-04-2014, 01:33 PM	#36
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	Don't forget us yellow guys!

09-05-2014, 10:59 AM	#39
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	I just bought brembo calipers and plan on doing this before I install on the car. I'll be using this method. I can't wait to get started. Thanks for posting, I'll let you guys know how it goes.

02-14-2015, 10:28 PM	#42
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Looks good!! __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)