paralyzedpimp

Hey guys Im planning to powder coat my calipers glossy red to match my Velocity Red paint and was told that I need to be sure I can get a rebuild kit for them before I take them apart.

I spoke with Autozone and the sales associate said they used to carry a kit that included the metal and rubber rings, but that was it. So I was hoping you guys might be able to point me in a better direction. My 2007 RX-8 has about 60,000 miles on it and I havent had any serious issues with it.

Thank you in advance for your help, it is greatly appreciated!

dmengel

I'd be interested in knowing as well. This has been on my mind for some time. Has anyone powdercoated their calipers without issue?

Steve Dallas

Rebuild kits are readily available from any Mazda dealer. Many dealers have online parts stores, where they sell parts at a discount. Expect to pay around $45 each for front and rear "axles".

If you have them powder coated, be sure they use the high temperature process. The low temp powder does not last very long on brake parts.

Beyond that, I don't think you want to know my opinion of painted calipers. You might as well buy some plastic "Bembo" glue-on covers off eBay...

lowen12

From what I understand, the seals may or may not hold up to the heat inside the oven after the calipers have been powdercoated, so rebuilding them is recommended.

paralyzedpimp

Thats what Im looking for the rebuild kit for, Ive got them all down to the metal and cleaned right up ready to ship out.