Custom Painted Rotora 6 Piston 355mm BBK Project
Feb 6, 2011 | 02:42 AM
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From: CA
Finally took some good pictures of it installed
Feb 6, 2011 | 03:32 AM
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From: Florida
Jerry they look beautiful man. Great job!!
Feb 6, 2011 | 05:07 AM
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From: SC LAND FL
Nicely done
Feb 6, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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From: SC
excellent job, great color choice.
Now I need to get my butt in gear and get going on my brakes.
Feb 6, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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From: CALI
compliments the rezaxs nicely
Feb 6, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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From: AL
Did you just used automotive paint? How would they hold up to heat? I would think they hold up to dd, but would it up to heat at the track?
Feb 6, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Thanks guys
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Did you just used automotive paint? How would they hold up to heat? I would think they hold up to dd, but would it up to heat at the track?
Yes, we used automotive paint, which should suffice in most circumstances, contrary to popular assumption.
Heat transmits from the metal backing of the pads to the metal ring of the pistons, which is a small surface area. So for a non-floating caliper like this, it would take alot of sustained braking to heat the whole piece of aluminum up.
That is why I didn't paint the rotor hats to match the calipers because the rotors and hats gets very hot and I do not want to risk it flaking off
Feb 6, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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From: AL
I just had problems with my evo brembos flaking off using 900 high temp paint at the track....
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Feb 6, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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The brakes area is a harsh enviroment. Brake dust is very corrosive. So it is not just the heat that you have to worry about
Feb 6, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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From: Earth
Feb 6, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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From: IL
what kind of camera are you using to take those sick pictures?
Feb 6, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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From: California
The gold color was the right choice. Your car looks great.
Feb 9, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks again everyone. I recently picked up a set of rear TT calipers and they are getting painted to match
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what kind of camera are you using to take those sick pictures?
Canon 40D w/ 17-40L
Feb 9, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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From: TX
So... are you planning on making the engine power match that braking power next?
Feb 9, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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So... are you planning on making the engine power match that braking power next?
Trying to. I would really love to drop in a 1jz
