I've got to change the front discs and pads soon and looking at the calipers they are all rusty. I was thinking of painting them all black whilst I have them apart, thoughts anyone. Brian
I don't think that normal Hammerite will take the heat. I used Halford's Brake Caliper Paint. If you can, remove the caliper to paint it. At the very least take the pads out, unbolt the carrier (#2) and remove the rubber bushes (#12). I'd also suggest that you paint the pads the same colour as it looks really strange having pads that are a different colour.
Unless you intend tracking your car and expect to overcook your brakes from time to time then Hammerite smooth is the way to go. I have also seen calipers painted with a mix of gold and silver hammerite which gives the same finish they came out of the factory with.
I used engine enamel on the calipers but only because it was already in my garage. For the hub part of the discs I have used both silver and black smooth rite without any problem. The best effect though if you can lay the car up for a few days is powder coating. I think Shantybeater did this and someone else but I can't just recall who. Z3nt from m'iPhone on Tapatalk
just painted mine yesterday. nice and blue. i used stp caliper paint. no brush marks, dries with a gloss finish.
painted mine on the car, didnt remove them. came up a treat. blue calipers with red pads looks like the m badge!
Thanks everybody for your replies and as si-forks says they look rusty blobs, so I will go the hammerite route when I change the discs and pads. Brian
Like Titan (terry) i also use Engine Enamal. With a couple of coats the crap then just wipes off. bill
