Brake Calipers

[havasu486]

I have just ordered a new car. My first with Brembo brake calipers. I realize they will get both hot and dirty. Any sugestions on the best wax/sealant to use to keep them looking new?

Thank You

[Desertnate]

Due to the temperatures calipers reach while working, I don't think your typical products will stand a chance in that environment.

My car doesn't have Brembo's, but it does have factory calipers painted a bright read. I just hit them directly with wheel cleaner, careful not to get it on the rotors, to keep them as clean as possible.

I look forward to hearing what other members here advise.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Welcome to AutoGeekOnline!

Your best option for protection on brake calipers is a coating.

[havasu486]

Any examples? I do not want to paint them as they are new.
Welcome to AutoGeekOnline!

Your best option for protection on brake calipers is a coating.

[Desertnate]

He's talking about paint coatings like you'll find here:

Car Paint, Glass & Trim Coatings, permanent paint coatings, trim coatings, car glass coating (http://www.autogeek.net/car-paint-glass-and-trim-coatings.html)

I don't use coatings, so I can't tell you which one would be best suited for your project.

[281]

I have Brembo's on my GT and they're coated with CQuartz UK. I've also used Pinnacle Black Label Wheel coating, that works great too!

CarPro Cquartz UK Edition 30 ml. (http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-cquartz-uk-edition.html)

Just an fyi stock Brembo pads are notorious for excessive brake dust...

[LaFawnduh]

I have Brembo's on my GT and they're coated with CQuartz UK. I've also used Pinnacle Black Label Wheel coating, that works great too!



CarPro Cquartz UK Edition 30 ml. (http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-cquartz-uk-edition.html)



Just an fyi stock Brembo pads are notorious for excessive brake dust...


I have Brembos and the dust is a nightmare!

Just curious on those who have done a coating - what prep work did you do? Obviously you can't do a traditional polishing so what cleaning or prep steps do you do before coating?

[281]

I have Brembos and the dust is a nightmare!

Just curious on those who have done a coating - what prep work did you do? Obviously you can't do a traditional polishing so what cleaning or prep steps do you do before coating?

I just cleaned the calipers real good then 2 eraser wipedowns before applying UK. You should switch out to Ceramic pads, I have Hawk Ceramics - still have plenty of performance and very little to no dust at all...

[LaFawnduh]

I just cleaned the calipers real good then 2 eraser wipedowns before applying UK. You should switch out to Ceramic pads, I have Hawk Ceramics - still have plenty of performance and very little to no dust at all...


Ironic you say that - Last month I switched out and have a pair of the hawks. Problem is my rig is a beast (Jeep SRT8) so even with the ceramics they kick off a good bit of dust. Prob 1/4 of what it was but still enough. And my calipers, i ran out of time to clean them all before having to throw the wheel back on so only got to the backs. So fronts need a thorough cleaning and backs will need a light cleaning and seal.

[Pureshine]

Carpros Dlux will work great on them and can Withstands temperatures of over 800F.

[281]

Ironic you say that - Last month I switched out and have a pair of the hawks. Problem is my rig is a beast (Jeep SRT8) so even with the ceramics they kick off a good bit of dust. Prob 1/4 of what it was but still enough. And my calipers, i ran out of time to clean them all before having to throw the wheel back on so only got to the backs. So fronts need a thorough cleaning and backs will need a light cleaning and seal.

Ahh man love those SRT8s - SUV on steroids!!! Do you have a newer one? I like the older models because they were more square and sat lower with a more aggressive stance. Was shopping for an SUV for my wife, I was trying to convince her we should get an SRT8 but then she reminded me this is her vehicle lol...


Carpros Dlux will work great on them and can Withstands temperatures of over 800F.

Yeah I remember asking Corey about it UK vs Dlux, I opted for UK since I had a bottle cracked open already...

[LaFawnduh]

Ahh man love those SRT8s - SUV on steroids!!! Do you have a newer one? I like the older models because they were more square and sat lower with a more aggressive stance. Was shopping for an SUV for my wife, I was trying to convince her we should get an SRT8 but then she reminded me this is her vehicle lol...







Yeah I remember asking Corey about it UK vs Dlux, I opted for UK since I had a bottle cracked open already...


Yeah, I loved the old ones too but I did buy it new in 2012. Have a thing for wanting to know how a car has been cared for and all... Hence why I'm on AGO. But it's awesome - absolutely love it. Had kids so needed to trade in the fun little cars for a daddy-mobile but no minivan for me. Daddy needs to drive a bad MFer! 32915

[281]

Yeah, I loved the old ones too but I did buy it new in 2012. Have a thing for wanting to know how a car has been cared for and all... Hence why I'm on AGO. But it's awesome - absolutely love it. Had kids so needed to trade in the fun little cars for a daddy-mobile but no minivan for me. Daddy needs to drive a bad MFer! 32915

Definitely a sweet ride :props:

[Circa40]

I have CQUK on my brembos and they still beed. Going on 8 months now.
Interestingly though, my wheels are not beeding as well as the calipers. I may have re-apply when i have a chance.

[Mike lambert]

I have found Gyeon rim holds up very well compared to the other one I used to use.
Nice vehicle I have done several of those!