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Wanna have cool red breakes but don't have the dough? Well now there's this! Red 3D Brembo Style Disc Brake Caliper Covers 4pcs Front and Rear New Universal | eBay

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Old 04-02-2013, 12:43 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Wanna have cool red breakes but don't have the dough? Well now there's this!
Red 3D Brembo Style Disc Brake Caliper Covers 4pcs Front and Rear New Universal | eBay

Lol thought this was pretty funny.
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Old 04-02-2013, 12:46 AM   #2 (permalink)
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lol POSER!

That is craptastic!
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Does not look safe to me. I can see it breaking off and shredding vital parts.
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haha what's sad is that they've sold over 230 of them. You guys like my sales pitch
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Just making sure they spelled it right haha.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_rambo_brakes
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Just making sure they spelled it right haha.

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Oh my god I love this...

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100% BRAND NEW
Easy to install
This is 2 pcs front + 2 pcs rear brake caliper cover, it make of high temperature resistant ABS (industrial synthetic plastic) ,you can dress up the original braking system in your car,it will be a good decoration and protector for it!
Can fit standard size or normal car with all 16-18 inch wheels (Don't fit sport model and racing style). Clear space between wheel to caliper brake 2.5cm(1inch) up (can fit). There may be minor modifications.



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Please measure your caliper dimension and compare with the dimension of our cover before placing any bid.
Specifications:
100% Brand New In Box (Never Been Used or Installed)
Made with Standard Plastic.(not ABS plastic)
Color: Red
Reduces Brake Dust Build-up On Caliper
Very Easy Install with adhesive sealant (The adhesive sealant must be bonding and sealing glass, metal, leather, vinyl and rubber)
To Change Your Normal Disc Brake To The Brembo Look
Dimensions: Medium Caliper Cover (Length) 230mm / 9" x (Width) 48mm / 1.9"
Dimensions: Small Caliper Cover (Length) 187mm / 7.2" x (Width) 37mm / 1.5"

PACKAGE INCLUED:
2* Medium Caliper Cover (Front Caliper).
2* Small Caliper Cover (Rear Caliper).
Adhesive Sealant is NOT included

I've never heard instructions use such generic terms. Elmers glue and bubble gum are the preferred method of attachment. And when we say it's made out of ABS we mean standard plastic, NOT ABS.
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Those are actually dangerous, there's a video on youtube how some guy put them on his mustang, those melt and prevent brake ventilation.
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Those are actually dangerous, there's a video on youtube how some guy put them on his mustang, those melt and prevent brake ventilation.
That one word should deter anyone from even thinking about buying this product.
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Just so we're clear... I am in no way, shape or form encouraging anybody to buy these. I just came across these and thought it was funny that people would actually buy these
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Those are actually dangerous, there's a video on youtube how some guy put them on his mustang, those melt and prevent brake ventilation.
Just in case anyone is interested; I think this is the video you are referring too... lol

I can't believe anyone would do this...

Brembo Plastic Caliper Brake Cover Installation Mustang - Don't do it - YouTube
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this is a repost. check it out in the interior/exterior section. it' s a hot item. everyone uses them... you should too.
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will these fit a 2013 Nismo?























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Umm....do these sell as a kit by any chance that has the caliper covers+rotor covers? Just looking for a present for a friend of myne he wants to buy a genesis.
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