Brake Calipers

**havasu486** · 03-10-2015, 07:34 AM

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** · 03-10-2015, 07:51 AM

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** · 03-10-2015, 07:55 AM

Welcome to AutoGeekOnline!

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

**havasu486** · 03-10-2015, 09:59 AM

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

Originally Posted by Mike@DedicatedPerfection

Welcome to AutoGeekOnline!

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

**Desertnate** · 03-10-2015, 10:09 AM

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

Car Paint, Glass & Trim Coatings, permanent paint coatings, trim coatings, car glass coating

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

**281** · 03-10-2015, 10:20 AM

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.

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

**LaFawnduh** · 03-10-2015, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 03-10-2015, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by LaFawnduh

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** · 03-10-2015, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by 281

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.