Painted Base Brake Calipers

NickTurnon · 11-05-2012, 08:49 AM

I searched for awhile on both the370z.com & Google for pictures of painted brake calipers on the base model. I was wondering if anyone can post pictures of their wheels and brakes.

I know it's considered the "Ghetto Brembo's" or in our case, the Ghetto Akebonos..

Anyways, I did mine over the weekend. I picked up two cans. Red & Black.

I thought the red would look nice and make the wheels POP a little more.

If i decide that I don't like em, I will just remove. or paint a more neutral color.

I USED HIGH HEAT CALIPER PAINT. Just for anyone who says anything..

Dustin@Z1 · 11-05-2012, 08:59 AM

I don't think the red looks bad at all on your Z. It is a commonly accepted paint combination and works. More neutral color will be just a fine and slighly more....stealthy.

I think you need to link this thread over on the "CHEAP MOD" thread for the non-Sport/NISMO guys to see for a good weekend project.

b1adesofcha0s · 11-05-2012, 09:02 AM

I did mine in red too..........though you can't tell much anymore since they're pretty much covered in brake dust. Probably should have kept them cleaner

This is when I first did them

And here are some more recent pics

NickTurnon · 11-05-2012, 09:05 AM

Our wheels let us get in there and clean them though. A toothbrush and some 409 will probably clean it up properly haha!

Looks good!

b1adesofcha0s · 11-05-2012, 09:20 AM

Yeah I've just gotten lazy about washing my car. Haven't washed it in like 2 months

Also I have the XP8 brake pads which dust like hell compared to the stock ones. I still think they look better than the factory color.

Jasonle · 11-05-2012, 10:12 AM

I want to paint mine red as well!

snowhite370 · 11-05-2012, 10:15 AM

Love it!!!

I've been wanting to paint mine soon... Looks nice!

2theextreme · 11-05-2012, 11:19 AM

Blue.....

NickTurnon · 11-05-2012, 11:21 AM

Not exactly STOCK Base calipers. But blue looks sexy!

2theextreme · 11-05-2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Not exactly STOCK Base calipers. But blue looks sexy!

Gotcha. I just saw "painted calipers" and posted a shot of my blue ones.

NickTurnon · 11-05-2012, 12:11 PM

No worries, I saw your car on an old thread.

Got me thinking that I want to paint mine blue.

But on a silver car, I'd think they would stand out way too much

fuct · 11-05-2012, 01:04 PM

im not sure why you would want to draw attention to the base brakes, but to each his own..

the kia optima does it...

NickTurnon · 11-05-2012, 01:16 PM

Well, I figured since the original color is basically brake dust, I would sand it down to the silverish color and paint em. Everyone knows they are the base brakes, just trying to bring some color to the black and brake dust

fuct · 11-05-2012, 01:34 PM

then rock on!

you do know you painted the back of the brake pad too right?

NickTurnon · 11-05-2012, 01:36 PM

Yep-I didn't feel like taping it.

The back of the brake pads were just a piece of sheet metal anyways

11-05-2012, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Painted Base Brake Calipers I searched for awhile on both the370z.com & Google for pictures of painted brake calipers on the base model. I was wondering if anyone can post pictures of their wheels and brakes. I know it's considered the "Ghetto Brembo's" or in our case, the Ghetto Akebonos.. Anyways, I did mine over the weekend. I picked up two cans. Red & Black. I thought the red would look nice and make the wheels POP a little more. If i decide that I don't like em, I will just remove. or paint a more neutral color. I USED HIGH HEAT CALIPER PAINT. Just for anyone who says anything.. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-05-2012, 09:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I did mine in red too..........though you can't tell much anymore since they're pretty much covered in brake dust. Probably should have kept them cleaner This is when I first did them And here are some more recent pics __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

11-05-2012, 09:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Our wheels let us get in there and clean them though. A toothbrush and some 409 will probably clean it up properly haha! Looks good! __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-05-2012, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Yeah I've just gotten lazy about washing my car. Haven't washed it in like 2 months Also I have the XP8 brake pads which dust like hell compared to the stock ones. I still think they look better than the factory color. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

11-05-2012, 10:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	I want to paint mine red as well! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

11-05-2012, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 17	I don't think the red looks bad at all on your Z. It is a commonly accepted paint combination and works. More neutral color will be just a fine and slighly more....stealthy. I think you need to link this thread over on the "CHEAP MOD" thread for the non-Sport/NISMO guys to see for a good weekend project.

11-05-2012, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
snowhite370 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 244 Drives: 09 pw370 like a boss Rep Power: 12	Love it!!! I've been wanting to paint mine soon... Looks nice!

11-05-2012, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Blue..... __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

11-05-2012, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Not exactly STOCK Base calipers. But blue looks sexy! __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-05-2012, 12:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	No worries, I saw your car on an old thread. Got me thinking that I want to paint mine blue. But on a silver car, I'd think they would stand out way too much __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-05-2012, 01:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	im not sure why you would want to draw attention to the base brakes, but to each his own.. the kia optima does it... Last edited by fuct; 11-05-2012 at 01:10 PM.

11-05-2012, 01:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Well, I figured since the original color is basically brake dust, I would sand it down to the silverish color and paint em. Everyone knows they are the base brakes, just trying to bring some color to the black and brake dust __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-05-2012, 01:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	then rock on! you do know you painted the back of the brake pad too right?

11-05-2012, 01:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Yep-I didn't feel like taping it. The back of the brake pads were just a piece of sheet metal anyways __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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