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Originally Posted by
druid-2
not going anywhere this weekend.
Still got a head cold...so I'll run errands and "attempt" to paint the calipers
anybody got any special "DO's " & "Don't's" for me
Since your car is not new anymore, use
lots of brake cleaner.
I took mine off but didn't unhook the lines, that would mean having to bleed them when you are done. Take the caliper apart, can't remember if I ended up with 2 or 3 pieces. Just dangle the piston section from the hose, the other pieces you can do anywhere.
Cover all of your suspension with an old sheet or something. You can also tape off the surface of the rotors, and paint the hub and the outer edge of the rotor.
I suggest spraying both primer and top coat, I think it will last longer that way. I didn't, but I wish I had also clear coated them too, didn't have time to let everything dry long enough.
When you put everything back together you will probably end up scratching the paint with the spring clips that need reinstalled. Spray a puddle on some cardboard or something and use a small model brush to touch up the scratches.
You may also have to crack the bleeder valve a little to get the pistons compressed far enough to get the caliper back on the rotor. just don't get carried away and you shouldn't end up with any air in the lines.
Good luck, and take the time to let things dry well before reassembly.
Thought you were going to be packing for your trip ..... 
