Chrome Plated Brake Calipers? Pros/Cons,Yes/No??????
01-22-2002, 04:54 PM
#1
Chrome Plated Brake Calipers? Pros/Cons,Yes/No??????
Hello fellow Maxima Enthusiasts I have a mod Idea I want to run buy you guys.I am getting a Brake upgrade soon
(Front-AXXIS Metal Masters Pads,
Front/Rear BREMBO Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors)
I want to buy a brand new set front and rear of brake calipers and have then sent off to be chromed and when I do my brake upgrade them I can do it all at one time. I need some pros and cons of everyday use of chromed brake calipers.
Thank You
(Front-AXXIS Metal Masters Pads,
Front/Rear BREMBO Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors)
I want to buy a brand new set front and rear of brake calipers and have then sent off to be chromed and when I do my brake upgrade them I can do it all at one time. I need some pros and cons of everyday use of chromed brake calipers.
Thank You
01-22-2002, 05:06 PM
#3
I agree. I would not have them Chromed, besides they would get dirty sooo quickly and they way our brakes are, you'd have to send the top of the pads to get chromed too...the caliper isn't the entire brake that is seen...I hope this makes sense
Erik
Erik
01-22-2002, 05:23 PM
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not worth it
since the back of the brake pad makes up about 1/2 of the surface, it wouldnt look as good as you think, plus you would probably have to take the wheel off to clean them, unless you have some very aggressive rims. just my 2 cents
01-22-2002, 05:40 PM
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I only see one problem.
Is it even feasible? Who's going to rebuild calipers for you? You can not just drop the whole assembled caliper into the tanks. The piston, seals and metal ring would have to come out. Try to find someone that's willing to rebuild your calipers would be the hardest task. Call around about rebuilding your calipers, you will know what I'm talking about.
01-23-2002, 05:11 AM
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My company does lots of plating with a local firm. I was tossing around the idea of having my calipers plated as well to look nice. Cadnium (sp?0 plated or Zinc plated would look great and match the plated rotors in the brake kit from eatricezone.com. It's not heat that causes you issues, and quite frankly rebuilding calipers is very easy. The piston seal and dust cover come out easily. But one thing you guys overlooked is tolerances. Plating puts a thin coating on everything which closes toleranes. We have similar issues with items we plate, such as anything with threads. The threads will no longer thread, bolts don't fit ext... So with a thin coating on the piston cup area inside the caliper, chances are the piston may not slide in and out of the caliper. Thats the only problem with plating. Now I'm still working with our local plater here to see if there is a way to remove the plating from surfaces which would be effected or have those areas protected before the caliper is dipped. That way the area will not get plated. We may have a solution soon. I think plated calipers would look hot myself. The finish would be much easier to keep clean also. If I do come up with a solution and a way to only have the outside area of the caliper plated I will definately let you guys in on it.
01-23-2002, 09:54 AM
#13
Didn't I just say that?? hehe!
"""I don't think you should chrome plate calipers. Either from a dimensional, material compatibility or usage perspective."""
"""I don't think you should chrome plate calipers. Either from a dimensional, material compatibility or usage perspective."""
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
My company does lots of plating with a local firm. I was tossing around the idea of having my calipers plated as well to look nice. Cadnium (sp?0 plated or Zinc plated would look great and match the plated rotors in the brake kit from eatricezone.com. It's not heat that causes you issues, and quite frankly rebuilding calipers is very easy. The piston seal and dust cover come out easily. But one thing you guys overlooked is tolerances. Plating puts a thin coating on everything which closes toleranes. We have similar issues with items we plate, such as anything with threads. The threads will no longer thread, bolts don't fit ext... So with a thin coating on the piston cup area inside the caliper, chances are the piston may not slide in and out of the caliper. Thats the only problem with plating. Now I'm still working with our local plater here to see if there is a way to remove the plating from surfaces which would be effected or have those areas protected before the caliper is dipped. That way the area will not get plated. We may have a solution soon. I think plated calipers would look hot myself. The finish would be much easier to keep clean also. If I do come up with a solution and a way to only have the outside area of the caliper plated I will definately let you guys in on it.
My company does lots of plating with a local firm. I was tossing around the idea of having my calipers plated as well to look nice. Cadnium (sp?0 plated or Zinc plated would look great and match the plated rotors in the brake kit from eatricezone.com. It's not heat that causes you issues, and quite frankly rebuilding calipers is very easy. The piston seal and dust cover come out easily. But one thing you guys overlooked is tolerances. Plating puts a thin coating on everything which closes toleranes. We have similar issues with items we plate, such as anything with threads. The threads will no longer thread, bolts don't fit ext... So with a thin coating on the piston cup area inside the caliper, chances are the piston may not slide in and out of the caliper. Thats the only problem with plating. Now I'm still working with our local plater here to see if there is a way to remove the plating from surfaces which would be effected or have those areas protected before the caliper is dipped. That way the area will not get plated. We may have a solution soon. I think plated calipers would look hot myself. The finish would be much easier to keep clean also. If I do come up with a solution and a way to only have the outside area of the caliper plated I will definately let you guys in on it.
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