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Old 11-25-2012, 11:49 AM
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Brake caliper colors

I have a seal grey 996tt and my calipers' paint seems to have chipped and been ruined by, Im guessing, bad brake bleed jobs.

I like the red calipers but am wondering if I should do some other color.

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Orange , yellow?

A side note about refinishing, I have heard not to powder coat them, as it acts as an insulator for the calipers, make sure a high temp paint is used.
 
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bead blast and clear coat would look awesome
 
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How about orange, green or white?


 
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Seal gray here and need calipers redone. I like that orange. Of you went yellow would anyone think of posing PCCBs?

Similar question on my GT2 wheels on my turbo. I wanted GT2 caps but was steered clear suggesting it wouldn't be right.
 
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Funny, I have the exact same color 996 with black wheels and I'm having my brake calipers re-finished as we speak. What color did you go with?
 
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If your keep the wheels you have on it now I would go with red but white might not be to bad ether.
 
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I also need mine refinished. The clear is coming off on the front calipers.

Any suggestions where I can get this done?? Local Socal would be easiest but I guess mailing them out would be an option as well.
 
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green looks mean!
 
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I am about to do a caliper-off cosmetic refurb (prob add SS braided lines while I'm at it). Question - simple fitting to close off the brake line and prevent fluid loss? I thought I've seen it, but can't find the thread. Thank you.
 
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you dont want white calipers with the amount of brake dust that porsche pads generate
 
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