Removing Calipers

[driftN]

Hey guys I wanna paint my calipers and have read all the tutes some saying remove them some saying not to just wanna know how do u remove the calipers and how difficult is it to get them back on?? And do u need any special tools to remove them or put em back on. Thanx

[noods]

yes i would like to know too....what colour you thinking drift? i've got a keen eye for the gold calipers

[driftN]

I like the red, but yeah gold looks awesome too. Has ne1 removed their calipers b4?

[Guest two.06l]

I like the red, but yeah gold looks awesome too. Has ne1 removed their calipers b4?

yes i remove my calipers every time i change brake pads.it involves removing the two bolts that secure the caliper to the hub.by not removing brake line you will not have to bleed system.try not to operate the brake pedal while off as it will make reinstallation eaiser :headspin: r.

[Duncan]

there are also 2 smaller bolts holiding the brake line in place you should remove so you can move the caliper. V easy, even I can do it.

BTW two.06l, you don't need to remove the calipers to change the pads, just unlock the wire from the 2 pins, remove them and the springy thingy and the pads slide out the back of the caliper.

[Pekatu]

I painted my calipers not long ago (gold) and did not need to remove them, You can get to the whole caliper with the wheel off and moving the wheel from full lock to full lock.