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Powder coated calipers versus not?
I've discovered that my rear driver's side brake caliper has seized on my '82 300D. So I'm looking around for a replacement and I see that for $25 more I can get "powder coating." Is there a practical need for this that justifies the extra cost?
Looking at this one here. Thanks for any thoughts! -Chuck
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No practical need, just that the powder coated painted ones do look nicer through our fancy wheels then a rusted mean looking caliper.
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X2 the powdered coating is on the exterior not in the bore of the Caliper where all of the gunk and rust cause the Caliper Pistons to stick.
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Would the powder coating inhibit the caliper's ability to dissipate heat?
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Colored calipers are purely for looks.
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Thanks for the info! For me it is a no-brainer, then because I've got hubcaps on my 300D.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1982 300D, anthracite grey, 260k miles, Greasecar 1999 E300D, black, 160k miles, Greasecar 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid http://www.chuckwyatt.com http://www.wordimpressive.com |
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