Chrome could be done , but it has to be a perfectly smooth finish , you can see those calipers have been highly polished to have a mirror finish surface before they chrome them , so anything is possible , but it would make them a lot more expensive

 

Ok, maybe that it something I will do a long way down the line then, as I think it looks wicked, but don't have the finances to spend out cosmetics. What colours do you have in stock, and do you have any pics?

Cheers for your help

 

Hi
We keep black on the shelf as this is the most popular colour , anything else we spray as we have them ordered , and they are then built up and sent out the following day.
There are pics on the caliper reconditioning thread I have going of different colours
Cheers Ian

 

Well I spoke to Ian on Thursday, after my local chroming company didn't come back to me with a quote, and have some refurb calipers coming (hopefully today). I'm ignoring the rears for now, although I have some standard pads ready to go in as and when they are needed.

I've never changed a caliper before. It seems to be easy enough, I'm just concerned about the brake lines. How do they work then? Judging by pics i've seen, they are attached to some sort of nut that just screws in? So therefore, I'm guessing, when I unbolt them, brake fluid will come out? In terms of bleeding, I know this will need to be done, but again, not 100% sure. My theory, working furthest away from master cylinder first, is to pump brake, and top up fluid, until brake pedal is firm and the fluid levels are correct? Is that right?

Sorry for newbie questions, I just like to try and have a FULL understanding before I take something on.

As a side note/question of curiousity, how important are the 'shims' and what do they do?

Thanks all, wish my luck for when they arrive. And yes, I will try and get pics up when they are done

 

Look up "replacing calipers" and "bleeding brakes" on youtube. Loads of how toos on there. Watch at least 3 in case one uses a dubious method.

Shims are preferred to stop squealing and rattling but are personal preference and missing shims will not affect the operation of properly installed brakes.

Which set up did you choose in the end?

 

I need to replace my pads on my blob WRX when it goes in for service.

Not looking to spend that much on them as have other bits and bobs as well.

Godspeed what do you recommend?

Are Kevlar better than standard pads?

 

Hi
Yes the kevlar pads are the first upgrade from standard so work perfect from cold , are quiet in use and easy on disc wear , but the kevlar content in them makes them more fade resistant.

For the cost of them they are a very good pad , I can supply you front and rears For £79.50 delivered.

Cheers Ian
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