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      12-11-2022, 05:08 PM   #21
TriniGT
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Drives: E30, E60 M5, E87, F20, F30
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Caribbean

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Since my car came with regular brakes I thought for both aesthetics and for performance a brake upgrade was inn order.

370mm Caliper upgrade off of Ebay, calipers needed some love so decided to rattle can it with Phoenix Yellow 445 along with some clear. Here is the result, not the best but good enough as they will be hidden away behind the wheels, no biggie.

Along with the calipers I purchased new Zimmerman front and rear rotors, new replacement shields for the upgrade in size and braided brake lines, bolts, brake pad pins, locks and plates. Hoping to complete the change this week along with replacing the leaky brake reservoir, never heard of them leaking but when we were about to drain the fluid we realized it leaked at the top crimped ends of the reservoir.

Chipped Ebay Calipers,
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Cleaned, scuffed and used some alcohol to prep for the base coat and then cleared it,
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Painters tape removed,
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As I said not to worried on the look as they will be hidden and will get some heat and stone chips no doubt.
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