What Colour red are Porsche brake calipers?
They definitely aren’t guards red unless the newer calipers are a bit redder. The Porsche red calipers from 964 to 996 aren’t as red as guards but like I say if your paint matched then good result….Win a New Porsche 911.
| Early 911, | 911 – 930, | 928 – 968 |
|---|---|---|
| 964 – 993, | 996 – 997, | Boxster |
| Cayman, | Cayenne, | Panamera |
Does caliper paint need to be cured?
“Curing: VHT Brake Drum, Caliper and Rotor Paint will dry to the touch in 15 to 30 minutes depending on humidity. It will air dry overnight. The paint must then be cured.
Why are some brake calipers red?
Mostly because they look cool, but several aftermarket disc brake assembly companies notably Brembo, paint or powder coat their calipers red. It is strictly cosmetic and serves no mechanical purpose. Looks, purely astechics. Some cars have black calipers, some have yellow, some have blue calipers.
How long does caliper paint need to dry?
Dries to touch in 2-4 hours, to handle in 5-9 hours and is fully dry after 24 hours Wait 5-9 hours before reinstalling wheels and 24 hours before resuming use of the vehicle. Clean up wet paint with xylene or Rust-Oleum® Mineral Spirits.
Why do people paint their calipers red?
The red accentuates the pads, and draws people’s eyes to them. And it makes them look like Brembos. :thumbsup: Ok, I really don’t care that they look like Brembo’s, but I thought painting them a color other than red would look off.
How long do painted caliper last?
A quality caliper paint job can reasonably be expected to last for three or four years, whereas a set of high-quality aluminum caliper covers can be expected to last seven to ten years. In the long run, the costs of the two options is much more comparable than at first glance.
What are the colors of the Porsche brake calipers?
The standard brakes used on Porsche “S” models come finished in either silver or red. Typically, sports cars use red calipers, while the Macan, Panamera and Cayenne use silver. This shift in colors also signifies the first brake upgrade.
What kind of paint does a Porsche 996 use?
Red is usually used on upgraded brakes, like big reds. I think with the 996 on, Porsche realized that they could sell caliper paint as a “style upgrade” and make a few more dollars, so on modern Porsches caliper color doesn’t mean much. Did someone mention gold brembos? I know this is on my Ducati but I thought I’d post a pic.
What does silver mean on a Porsche 996?
Silver (or titanium color?) means AWD. Red is usually used on upgraded brakes, like big reds. I think with the 996 on, Porsche realized that they could sell caliper paint as a “style upgrade” and make a few more dollars, so on modern Porsches caliper color doesn’t mean much. Did someone mention gold brembos?
What happens if calipers couldn’t be painted?
If calipers couldn’t be painted, there’d be less “upgrades” among us. Color is in the eye of whomever holds the spray can or brush. There’s a certain amount of blingness in having color-coded calipers, especially those among us who don’t go all that fast.