What sort of temperatures does calliper paint really have to cope with as I didn't think it was so very high
Supposedly VHT calliper paint can cope with intermittent temps of 485C but from memory they don’t spec the normal operating temps as such.
So being curious, google takes me to the following EbC web page which says:
Q) How often should brake caliper seals be changed?
A) Every 2-3 years in road use, or every few races on the track, or if the caliper body reaches temperatures over 250°C.
Q) What is the maximum safe temperature for caliper seals to be exposed to?
A) EPDM seals (the most popular type) are not designed for use above 140-150°C, which corresponds to a caliper body temperature of about 250°C.
ebcbrakes.com
So now it raises the question who changes their calliper seals every few years which seems more important than calliper paint aesthetics? And do brembos have EPDM or virgin seals?
@keith reed, I know it doesn’t answer your question on where to buy custom calliper paint locally but could the following mob (who have a few options) help (disclaimer, never dealt with them)?
This kit will cover 4 x Brembo sized calipers Kit Includes: Sanding Material 1 x can of primer 1 x can of colour 1 x can of clear Step1: Sand and clean the brakes Step2: Mask up then Spray the primer till they are covered. Step3: after 15minutes spray the colour. Step4: After 10 minutes Spray...
vgautopaints.com.au
And a consumer blurb comparing different calliper paints…
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