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Metro 4 Pot Brake Calipers - Do I Need To Sand Blast Before Paint?


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#1 R32Egor

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Posted 16 December 2023 - 03:27 PM

HI all,

 

I have an old set of 4 pots and have de-greased them etc.

 

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Do you think I should sand blast them or just paint them??

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



#2 nicklouse

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Posted 16 December 2023 - 05:45 PM

I would not put sand anywhere near them. They have their coating on them already but maybe treat the rust you can see before paint.



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Posted 16 December 2023 - 05:53 PM

Agree... new seals and a wee bit of a wire brush. Be great...


Also remember you need the special hoses for these not the same as the minimones as it has two feeds.

Good job..

Edited by bpirie1000, 16 December 2023 - 05:54 PM.


#4 Ethel

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Posted 17 December 2023 - 12:50 AM

Mounting bolts too, Minispares do 'em 

 

The dinky bleed screws can be fragile, replace them at every opportunity. A great suggestion I haven't got round to trying yet is ptfe tape (on the threads only) to resist seizing. Should also help seal them for less leaky bleeding.



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Posted 21 December 2023 - 02:02 PM

Thanks for the answersI will keep the information in mind before my next mini Spares order.






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