Cheapest way to get red calipers.

kmkraft12 · 07-17-2013, 11:16 PM

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didymus · 07-17-2013, 11:18 PM

There are some fake caliper covers available..
Obviously this is pretty lame..

frost · 07-17-2013, 11:19 PM

Cheapest? High temp spray paint and some masking tape.

Rusty · 07-17-2013, 11:20 PM

Paint them with a rattle can.

kmkraft12 · 07-17-2013, 11:24 PM

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DEpointfive0 · 07-17-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kmkraft12

I forgot to mention I don't want the crappy calipers that the base comes with I want to upgrade to better looking ones before I powdercoat them. Really it should be title cheapest way to get new better looking calipers. I mean like do I have to buy an entire kit or can I find just new calipers that will fit. Thanks.

Sport upgrade kit is THE cheapest, and it ain't exactly cheap

jpritche · 07-17-2013, 11:41 PM

I have a set of FRONT Akebono Calipers Powdercoated 40th Anniversary Red by "Mike". I also have stillen J-Hook rotors that will come with it that I would sell cheap. Well cheap for akebono and j-hooks. PM me for a price.

Wonka2581 · 07-17-2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Sport upgrade kit is THE cheapest, and it ain't exactly cheap

^^ yup that's right sir,

I spent almost 2k on my kit from z1 and let me tell you it's worth it. Night and day difference from the base set up.
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andbui05 · 07-17-2013, 11:55 PM

I say save your money and be patient til you can afford a BBK (Big Brake Kit). Keep in mind that "good looking" brakes wont save you that 1ft difference of braking distance you might need someday.

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-18-2013, 02:58 AM

Good thing you weren't going to paint your floating calipers red. As far as cheap calipers, used Akebonos are pretty cheap.

Wonka2581 · 07-18-2013, 03:54 AM

And depending in what you are going to do with the car. You won't have to spend a hole lot on a BBK if your just going to be using it for a street car.

ChipsWithDips · 07-18-2013, 04:29 AM

40th ann. calipers from the dealer are the same price as regular sport calipers. Though its probably cheaper to find someone selling a used set and powder coat them if necessary.

DEpointfive0 · 07-18-2013, 04:36 AM

40th brake upgrade kit! SS lines! Stillen rotors! Carbotech pads!

Zteve · 07-18-2013, 02:26 PM

sorry but two words that do not belong in the same sentence are the words "cheap" and "brakes". was already mentioned the most affordable without sacrificing anything is the sport brake upgrade or better yet, the rattle can method. or get a set frome someone selling theirs.

mults · 07-18-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kmkraft12

Hey guys I have the regular non sports brakes and I want red brake calipers but I don't want to worsen the braking now so what would be the cheapest way to accomplish that. Thanks

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Good thing you weren't going to paint your floating calipers red. As far as cheap calipers, used Akebonos are pretty cheap. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	And depending in what you are going to do with the car. You won't have to spend a hole lot on a BBK if your just going to be using it for a street car. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	There are some fake caliper covers available.. Obviously this is pretty lame..

07-17-2013, 11:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,570 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 31	I have a set of FRONT Akebono Calipers Powdercoated 40th Anniversary Red by "Mike". I also have stillen J-Hook rotors that will come with it that I would sell cheap. Well cheap for akebono and j-hooks. PM me for a price.

07-17-2013, 11:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
andbui05 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 169 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 12	I say save your money and be patient til you can afford a BBK (Big Brake Kit). Keep in mind that "good looking" brakes wont save you that 1ft difference of braking distance you might need someday.

07-18-2013, 04:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
ChipsWithDips Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Drives: '11 Gunmetal 370Z MT Rep Power: 14	40th ann. calipers from the dealer are the same price as regular sport calipers. Though its probably cheaper to find someone selling a used set and powder coat them if necessary. __________________ PPE Headers SS/Coated/Wrapped \| Ebay y-pipe \| Custom 3" single exhaust w/ Magnaflows \| UpRev \| Racingbrake 2pc Rotors \| 40th calipers \| Eibach sways \| SPL endlinks, diff mounts \| RJM pedal \| Stillen Intakes, UDP, Flywheel \| M370 Manifold \| Z1 engine mounts, CSC-EK, Clutch \| Forgestar F14 18x10 \| Conti DWs \| Quaife diff/4.08 gears \| Nismo diff cover

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DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	40th brake upgrade kit! SS lines! Stillen rotors! Carbotech pads! __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	sorry but two words that do not belong in the same sentence are the words "cheap" and "brakes". was already mentioned the most affordable without sacrificing anything is the sport brake upgrade or better yet, the rattle can method. or get a set frome someone selling theirs. Last edited by Zteve; 07-18-2013 at 03:27 PM.

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