Just noticed a few of the zeds on here have the red brake calipers - are these just stock items painted or a particular part that you can buy (and if so where?!)

...cheers :)

you can get proper caliper paint from Halfords for about 15 quid. That's what I have used in the past.

Just noticed a few of the zeds on here have the red brake calipers - are these just stock items painted or a particular part that you can buy (and if so where?!)

...cheers :)

 

nah paint them yourself using calliper paint from harry halfords needs a few coats becarful not to get any on pads mask off the area then usesome wet and dry and sand downm the nissan logo gets it up looking silver :D

hammerite is pretty good and lasts! Never mind the special caliper paint, the only thing special about it is the label and price!

hammerite is pretty good and lasts! Never mind the special caliper paint, the only thing special about it is the label and price!

Yep, it's basically the same thing in a different tin.......but costs twice as much!

Cleaned with spray brake cleanrand tooth brush. Sprayed mine with red high temperature spray paint, gives a matt red finish. Then spray with high temperature Lacquer.

Look like this:

http://www.streetneeds.com/uploads/auser/300zxkg2.jpg

If your feeling flush spend out on some brembos in red.

Plasticote from B&Q works great. pick your colour :D

You will still need to clean up the calipers before hand but I cleaned & painted mine whilst still on the car. Looks the dogs nuts :dance:

You know it makes sense. Just take your time, make sure the caliper is nice and clean before you paint it. Don't rush and you'll be fine. I used high temp paint and its been spot on. Be patient before you try and rub the paint off the NISSAN word. Make sure it is properly dry.

I'll add this to the list of bits and pieces that I reckon I can manage myself - stopping that annoying "ping" when I go over 70, swap my jap radio out, and now a bit of painting too ;)

I sent my rears to a company down south called Biggred, they strip em down and rebuild with new seals and pistons etc before coating them in either teflon black or red. Cost 120 quid, which ain't bad considering how much the parts cost. http://www.biggred.co.uk

cheers

smithy