Powdercoated OEM Calipers: To decal or not to decal

dreamk · 08-03-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by limited_slip

you should put the ///M Decal

while hes at it he should put an ///m on the back too oh wait that would look even beter with some of these

BoostedBMW · 08-03-2008, 11:41 AM

I had s2000 logos on my old calipers for 3 years as well with no issues.

rubber_ducky · 08-03-2008, 07:56 PM

They look great. Well done.

Zanza · 08-03-2008, 08:50 PM

A Narrow M Badge stripe across the middle maybe an 1.5 inches wide would look pretty cool, and would be very unique. I wouldnt put a regular BMW decal on there.

wadgras44 · 08-04-2008, 01:31 AM

From xenonmods.com

oldaccount · 08-04-2008, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limited_slip

you should put the ///M Decal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zanza

A Narrow M Badge stripe across the middle maybe an 1.5 inches wide would look pretty cool, and would be very unique. I wouldnt put a regular BMW decal on there.

unless theyre going on an M car....um, no. GTFO.

OP: I would do gray decals, no roundel.

Craig@SupremePower · 09-16-2008, 02:45 PM

Any pics of these on the car??

Former_Boosted_IS · 09-17-2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wadgras44

Thx for the input. I especially like AU335's straight letter comment.

Here's the run-down on price . . .

Calipers - virtually given away by Mr. TTurboBullett - thanks, dude!

Blasting / Powdercoating - Approx $200 for all 4 calipers from the folks at Bonehead Performance - can't say enough good things about them - http://www.boneheadperformance.com/powdercoating/

Decals - $7.99 from Xenonmods.com - I think I might order another set in silver or gray, the white may pop a bit too much

These look tremendous to be honest!

JoeyFiasco · 09-17-2008, 05:53 AM

looks great, what color wheels you're going with?

MrSteak · 09-17-2008, 06:16 AM

wow, that looks great, especially in black. I voted against decals though... maybe just "BMW", but the logo also is a bit much IMO.

BMW MotorSport · 09-18-2008, 12:12 AM

Your brakes look great, if anyone needs any help with powder coating I can certainly help out local guys, let me know.

simp0man · 09-18-2008, 03:05 PM

Black looks good on stock.

Toyo · 09-20-2008, 10:43 AM

Looks really good!! No stickers

Deda · 09-20-2008, 07:45 PM

looks very nice!

Hunter399 · 09-20-2008, 08:50 PM

interesting

black calipers look pretty nice

wadgras44 · 10-30-2008, 09:35 AM

Just went to rebuild the calipers and it seems that dust boot does not want to go back on. It appears to be due to the extra mm of paint.

Are the 335i calipers aluminum?

And if so, does anyone know the best solvent to remove powdercoat?

phattbam · 10-30-2008, 10:35 AM

pics on car?

Makushr1 · 10-30-2008, 10:37 AM

Noob question, but what do they do?

pdjafari · 10-30-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AU335

Thanks man. yeh let me know whats involved if you can. I would love to buy a extra set like you did and powdercoat mine. Yours turned out excellent!!

Lets see if i get this right without missing any steps

typically the steps involved...

1) remove 2 to 4 bolts holding caliper assembly to the rear wheel hub.
2) Remove brake bleeder valve (make sure to have a bucket handy to handle brake fluid which comes through where the caliper used to be attached to
3) Remove the pads from inside the cailpers

To reinstall you'll have a couple more steps like
1) add more brake fluid, meanwhile a 2nd person can pump the brakes to bleed out the air
2) You may need to push the pistons back in on the OEM calipers
3) reverse above steps
4) bed in brakes, verify pedal doesnt stick and its not at a lower position than when you originally started.
5) If/when removing rears, you may need to adjust the parking brake on the rear rotors

pdjafari · 10-30-2008, 10:53 AM

Actually, here's a good DIY Mr 5 put together

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=brake+DIY

wadgras44 · 02-02-2009, 09:51 AM

I would have been able to install sooner, except the calipers couldn't be rebuilt until paint was removed from certain critical spots. Most notably, the ring where the dustboot goes. The morale of the story - make sure to tape off any portion of the caliper that will touch another part.

Craig@SupremePower · 02-02-2009, 10:26 AM

Nice work man....looks good!!!

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08-03-2008, 11:41 AM	#24
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Zanza Private First Class 3 Rep 112 Posts Drives: E90 325i Arctic Metallic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	A Narrow M Badge stripe across the middle maybe an 1.5 inches wide would look pretty cool, and would be very unique. I wouldnt put a regular BMW decal on there.
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09-17-2008, 05:53 AM	#31
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09-17-2008, 06:16 AM	#32
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09-20-2008, 10:43 AM	#35
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10-30-2008, 09:35 AM	#38
wadgras44 Captain 42 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 2009 C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Voorhees, NJ iTrader: (22)	Just went to rebuild the calipers and it seems that dust boot does not want to go back on. It appears to be due to the extra mm of paint. Are the 335i calipers aluminum? And if so, does anyone know the best solvent to remove powdercoat?
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10-30-2008, 10:37 AM	#40
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02-02-2009, 09:51 AM	#43
wadgras44 Captain 42 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 2009 C63 AMG Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Voorhees, NJ iTrader: (22)	Took me a while to get this done, but here's the final result I would have been able to install sooner, except the calipers couldn't be rebuilt until paint was removed from certain critical spots. Most notably, the ring where the dustboot goes. The morale of the story - make sure to tape off any portion of the caliper that will touch another part. Attached Images
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02-02-2009, 10:26 AM	#44
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