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Started by Fry, October 30, 2010, 05:50:06 AM

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Fry

October 30, 2010, 05:50:06 AM
Getting ready to detail/paint the Brake Discs, what temps Max. do Brake Discs reach? 500 Degrees? 1200 Degrees?
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sledge

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October 30, 2010, 09:27:41 AM
Steel stars to turn red around 500 DegC and at 1200 DegC the disc would be a silver puddle on the floor. Remember also that DOT 4 brake fluid starts to boil off around 240 DegC....less if it is wet.

In normal use (non Race) and after a prolonged period of use, say a long downhill section I doubt they would see more than 200 DegC tops

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Fry

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October 30, 2010, 10:58:51 AM
Thanks, I bought some VHT Caliper paint, rated to 900 degree's....I got it on as directed and baked/cured it in front of my Propane Turbine Heater...Just want to make sure it would flake off when the discs get hot.
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jeremy_nash

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November 01, 2010, 05:29:08 PM
if painting the calipers, shouldn't be an issue.

if using caliper paint to paint the inner hub of the brake disc, make sure not to get it on the friction disk
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November 01, 2010, 05:57:15 PM
Quote from: jeremy_nash on November 01, 2010, 05:29:08 PM
if painting the calipers, shouldn't be an issue.

if using caliper paint to paint the inner hub of the brake disc, make sure not to get it on the friction disk

I taped the friction surface before painting...
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jeremy_nash

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November 01, 2010, 06:06:59 PM
sweet!  we want pics!!!
gsxr shock
katana FE
99 katana front rim swap
vapor gauge cluster
14 tooth sprocket
95 on an 89 frame
lunchbox
V&H ssr2 muffler
jetted carbs
150-70-17 pilot road rear
120-70-17 sportmax front
sv650 rear wheel
sv650 tail swap
gsxr pegs
GP shift

Fry

#6
November 01, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
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