Pink_Floyd

I finally got my Brembos finished today. Going to leave them for a few days to harden a bit more. To be honest they weren't that easy but I think it's worth it if you have the time and patience.

Blitzfighter

very nice, im thinking of refurbishing mine as there are a few chips in the paint, what paint did you use?

Thanks

Greg

Pink_Floyd

I asked a few people and they all said that normal paint from a spray can would suffice given the calipers shouldn't get that hot. I used U-Pol primer, a custom mixed gold spray (Honda Inca Pearl Y61P) and Lacquer all of which I got at Halfrauds

Time will tell if they hold up.

Blitzfighter

thanks for the quick reply and the good info

pinkypurkhardt

iTrader: (9)

whats with the copper pipe my brembo's dont have this

Pink_Floyd

I'm not sure mate?? They came like this when I picked them up from the local specialist for painting. Maybe someone can enlighten us

EH52WRX

iTrader: (16)

I think you should have used VHT Paint. IMO

Pink_Floyd

It did cause my some thinking but a few people here have used normal paint and its worked out OK. I believe Ian Godney uses standard two-pack paint which to my knowledge is not VHT?

They are liquid cooled effectively and I can't remember them ever getting that hot when I have touched them changing a wheel for instance after a drive. They certainly held up to the heat of my oven.

pinkypurkhardt

iTrader: (9)

na normal paint is fine as said they are liquid cooled did mine a few months ago an had no issues

pinkypurkhardt

iTrader: (9)

any 1 know about the copper pipe its doing my nut in now lol

Pink_Floyd

Well that was a complete waste of a lot of paint and time

I've been supplied the wrong calipers so they don't fit. The local Subaru Specialist didn't notice until they came to fit them after I'd painted them. Seems there's been a **** up between the local specialist and the company who supplied them. They'd be fine if I owned an Evo

dunx

iTrader: (3)

Gormless *******.... you must be gutted !

Sell them to an Ev* owner !

dunx

thunder8

iTrader: (1)

bloody gutted for you mate

Pink_Floyd

The Subaru specialist who's doing the work on my car, and supplied them is sorting it out. God knows how they'll do it as refurbished Brembos don't appear all that often. Granted you can buy 2nd hand pairs but most of the time they need a tidy up. When you add the refurbishment cost to the purchase price it adds up.

I didn't know to laugh or cry when I rang today and got told.

kj200sx

iTrader: (7)

hope this works out for you mate as evo brembos make no where near as much money as impreza brembo when sold

Pink_Floyd

Thanks

As things stand my original pair were knackered and sent to Ian Godney for refurbishment. Sadly they were beyond repair. The Subaru specialist tracked down a remanufactured pair from a supplier they use. I picked them up and painted them. When I handed them back so they could finish the work the issue came to light. So far no money has changed hands, although a price for the Brembos was agreed.

I'll wait and see what happens. I can't be bothered to get annoyed about it, as it appears to be a genuine **** up. Hopefully all will come good in the end.

jura11

iTrader: (7)

Gold Brembo on EVO will look strange i would say,but which Subaru Specialist ordered EVO Brembo calipers,this specialist is ... or just don't know EVO have different offset 5x114 and you should have 5x100
Gutted matey,really pain to do all work and after all you are making EVO calipers..

About the second hand Brmbo,i would recommend have look for used K-Sport or AP,because used Brembo from STi still people selling for crazy money..


Jura

L.J.F

iTrader: (31)

oh well the next set you refurb should come out even better now that you have had some practice

Pink_Floyd

I'll keep my eyes open for some AP's or K-Sports

I won't be painting any more of them. I told the lad that on the phone today. I simply don't have the time in my evenings at the minute to prep and paint another pair.

pinkypurkhardt

iTrader: (9)

did think they looked slighty different as they have that slight arch behind the brembo decal and the copper pipe which i still dont know what its for lol

Pink_Floyd

They did look slightly different, but I thought it was maybe some changes made from year to year. It never crossed my mind I'd been given the wrong ones..........

pinkypurkhardt

iTrader: (9)

feel for you mate it took me ages to get mine cleaned up sanded down and painted so know the work you must of put in to get them looking that good

Pink_Floyd

That's the bigger problem. The paint was "only" £47.00 but the time is another matter. I spent probably 8 hours working on them which included prepping, painting and tidying up. If you cost that at even £30.00 + VAT an hour which is a figure that most independent garages start their labour at you are looking at a total of £288!!!

Obviously people who do this day in, day out have reached economies of scale, have proper facilities, and as such charge much less. Ian Godney charges £130.00 a pair to strip, clean and paint for example.

As much as I want to get annoyed about it I just can't. It was a genuine mistake on the part of the Scooby specialist.