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Brake calipers, finished off the car

A caliper finish that survives summer track days and salt-laden British winters is a paint job, not a spray-and-pray. Here is how Yondex approaches it.

Freshly painted red brake caliper
The service

What sets a proper caliper finish apart

We remove the calipers from the car, strip them mechanically and chemically, mask the bores and pistons, and apply a high-temperature paint system with a two-stage clear coat. The car is on stands for the duration of the work.

Available finishes

  • Yondex stock palette — ten gloss colours plus matte black and graphite
  • Custom mix to a manufacturer or aftermarket caliper colour
  • Branded callipers — vinyl-cut decal applied under the clear coat for longevity
  • Two-tone applications — caliper body in one colour, lettering masked in another
Process

How we paint a set of four

Removal

Calipers are unbolted, the brake lines are clamped, and the car remains safely on stands during the work.

Strip & mask

Old paint is removed mechanically. Bores, pistons and slides are masked off — paint never touches anything mechanical.

Etch & prime

An etching primer goes down to grip cast metal, followed by a heat-resistant filler primer.

Colour & clear

Two-pack colour is laid in three thin passes, followed by a high-temperature clear coat.

Cure cycle

The booth runs a controlled bake cycle to lock the finish before any handling.

Refit

Calipers are bolted back on, brake lines bled, and the car is road-tested before hand-back.

Frequently asked

Caliper-painting questions we hear most

How long does a set of four take?

One full working day. The car is dropped off in the morning and back on the road by close of play.

Will the paint survive a track day?

Yes — the system we use is rated to 800°C continuous. We have customers running it on track-day cars without issue, provided the paint is allowed to fully cure before heavy use.

Can I have a manufacturer logo on the calipers?

Yes, applied as a vinyl decal under the clear coat. We will not apply trademarked logos for resale purposes — only for the car staying with you.

Pick a colour, drop in a car

Most caliper bookings can be slotted in within a fortnight. Send a few photos and the car will be priced on inspection.