Brake calibers

rab60bit · 21st March 2024, 15:43

After recent rear piston issues reported on an earlier thread it looks like at least the rear calipers are due for a service/overhaul.
I'll treat them to a DIY electrolytic de-rust first but rather than leave them open to the elements is there a particular recommended DIY paint/spray that I can use to smarten them up a bit. No fancy colours for me, something close to Xpower grey/Tempest to compliment the ex. Longbridge 'disappointing grey' metallic of the rest of the car!

xsport · 21st March 2024, 15:52

There are special paints around for this job,but normally in the brightest of colours , that to me look silly. You could do a search online or contact a few sellers on ebay .. etc

suzublu · 21st March 2024, 16:34

Mine are blue 😎

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xsport · 21st March 2024, 16:43

Well thats a suprise ..

21st March 2024, 15:43	#1
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	Brake calibers After recent rear piston issues reported on an earlier thread it looks like at least the rear calipers are due for a service/overhaul. I'll treat them to a DIY electrolytic de-rust first but rather than leave them open to the elements is there a particular recommended DIY paint/spray that I can use to smarten them up a bit. No fancy colours for me, something close to Xpower grey/Tempest to compliment the ex. Longbridge 'disappointing grey' metallic of the rest of the car!

21st March 2024, 15:52	#2
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,660 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	There are special paints around for this job,but normally in the brightest of colours , that to me look silly. You could do a search online or contact a few sellers on ebay .. etc

21st March 2024, 16:34	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Mine are blue 😎 Sent from my SM-A145R using Tapatalk

21st March 2024, 16:43	#4
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,660 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	Well thats a suprise ..