ReTodd

My calipers are currently painted, but I want to strip them clean and start over. I am worried about the rubber parts, etc.

Can you suggest products and methods.

Thanks!

Pizzicato

remove all of its components,then proceed to sandblast them and then apply a quality epoxy paint or high temperature paint with a clear coat !!

S4Bloom

<center><img src="http://www.fototime.com/EFB9E344E6B108C/standard.jpg"></center><p>Brake cleaner spray, and an assortment of brass or wire brushes works pretty easy. At least it has on a few that I have done in the past. Brake Cleaner will not harm the rubber seals/hoses.

The picture shows a caliper that was stripped. I changed color from black to red.

RKA

you have to read the can, because there are brake cleaners that will eat through any rubber/plastic.

Reg Dunlop

The Dremel has plenty of grind to smooth the caliper surface and then remove anything that will get in the way of epoxy (or hi-temp paint) binding. I agree with S4Bloom, just mask carefully, use brake cleaner (not all are "rubber-safe"), and work slowly. Its actually a fairly simple job, and doesn't take too much time (apart from curing/drying).