Baking brack calipers

[Greg L.]

I just painted my calipers with semi flat black engine paint and would like to bake them as they are...assembled. The paint calls for a 200F bake for one hour. I don't think this is hot enough to hurt the seals and dust boots but just to be sure I thought I had better ask. How much heat can these seals take?

[Greg L.]

still learning how to spell brake! *NM*

[Stephen L.]

Re: Baking brack calipers

Sounds risky to me. Install 'em and let nature and brake heat cure them.

[mike cobine]

Re: Baking brack calipers

Since I have seen rotors glow, I'd think the calipers have had more than 200F around them. However, like Steve, I'd just paint them and let the natural brake heat bake them.

[Greg L.]

Re: Baking brack calipers

Well guys that was my original thinking with this choice of paint so maybe I'll just do as you say and let the brake heat cure the paint.