Reading through forums and different search articles, I have found mixed results. I want to powder coat my akebono calipers as they are scuffed up and would love to rock a different color.

Some people say to fully disassemble the calipers and remove the seals, piston, boot, etc. This way, the baking process does not warp any of these rubber parts.

The other half say that the calipers are made to resist well over 500 degrees, and if keeping the calipers together as a whole, when powder coating, will be perfectly fine resisting the heat when going thru the baking process.

If anyone can chime in who has had the experience of either process, would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

 

I went the epoxy brake caliper rattle can route (red) about a year ago and they still look great. I spent about 4 hours masking everything off prior to painting as well as light sanding to scuff up the surface but they have held up well through all weather including winter daily driving.

 

i spoke with professionals who have been powdercoating for years.....they said the same thing, to remove everything because it is going into an oven around 500 degrees and that probably isn't gonna be too good for all the rubber pieces and so on.