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I have just ordered a new car. My first with Brembo brake calipers. I realize they will get both hot and dirty. Any sugestions on the best wax/sealant to use to keep them looking new?

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Due to the temperatures calipers reach while working, I don't think your typical products will stand a chance in that environment.

My car doesn't have Brembo's, but it does have factory calipers painted a bright read. I just hit them directly with wheel cleaner, careful not to get it on the rotors, to keep them as clean as possible.

I look forward to hearing what other members here advise.
 
I have Brembo's on my GT and they're coated with CQuartz UK. I've also used Pinnacle Black Label Wheel coating, that works great too!

CarPro Cquartz UK Edition 30 ml.

Just an fyi stock Brembo pads are notorious for excessive brake dust...
 
281 said:
I have Brembo's on my GT and they're coated with CQuartz UK. I've also used Pinnacle Black Label Wheel coating, that works great too!



CarPro Cquartz UK Edition 30 ml.



Just an fyi stock Brembo pads are notorious for excessive brake dust...
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I have Brembos and the dust is a nightmare!

Just curious on those who have done a coating - what prep work did you do? Obviously you can't do a traditional polishing so what cleaning or prep steps do you do before coating?
 
LaFawnduh said:
I have Brembos and the dust is a nightmare!

Just curious on those who have done a coating - what prep work did you do? Obviously you can't do a traditional polishing so what cleaning or prep steps do you do before coating?
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I just cleaned the calipers real good then 2 eraser wipedowns before applying UK. You should switch out to Ceramic pads, I have Hawk Ceramics - still have plenty of performance and very little to no dust at all...
 
281 said:
I just cleaned the calipers real good then 2 eraser wipedowns before applying UK. You should switch out to Ceramic pads, I have Hawk Ceramics - still have plenty of performance and very little to no dust at all...
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Ironic you say that - Last month I switched out and have a pair of the hawks. Problem is my rig is a beast (Jeep SRT8) so even with the ceramics they kick off a good bit of dust. Prob 1/4 of what it was but still enough. And my calipers, i ran out of time to clean them all before having to throw the wheel back on so only got to the backs. So fronts need a thorough cleaning and backs will need a light cleaning and seal.
 
Carpros Dlux will work great on them and can Withstands temperatures of over 800F.
 
LaFawnduh said:
Ironic you say that - Last month I switched out and have a pair of the hawks. Problem is my rig is a beast (Jeep SRT8) so even with the ceramics they kick off a good bit of dust. Prob 1/4 of what it was but still enough. And my calipers, i ran out of time to clean them all before having to throw the wheel back on so only got to the backs. So fronts need a thorough cleaning and backs will need a light cleaning and seal.
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Ahh man love those SRT8s - SUV on steroids!!! Do you have a newer one? I like the older models because they were more square and sat lower with a more aggressive stance. Was shopping for an SUV for my wife, I was trying to convince her we should get an SRT8 but then she reminded me this is her vehicle lol...

Pureshine said:
Carpros Dlux will work great on them and can Withstands temperatures of over 800F.
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Yeah I remember asking Corey about it UK vs Dlux, I opted for UK since I had a bottle cracked open already...
 
281 said:
Ahh man love those SRT8s - SUV on steroids!!! Do you have a newer one? I like the older models because they were more square and sat lower with a more aggressive stance. Was shopping for an SUV for my wife, I was trying to convince her we should get an SRT8 but then she reminded me this is her vehicle lol...







Yeah I remember asking Corey about it UK vs Dlux, I opted for UK since I had a bottle cracked open already...
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Yeah, I loved the old ones too but I did buy it new in 2012. Have a thing for wanting to know how a car has been cared for and all... Hence why I'm on AGO. But it's awesome - absolutely love it. Had kids so needed to trade in the fun little cars for a daddy-mobile but no minivan for me. Daddy needs to drive a bad MFer! View attachment 32915
 
LaFawnduh said:
Yeah, I loved the old ones too but I did buy it new in 2012. Have a thing for wanting to know how a car has been cared for and all... Hence why I'm on AGO. But it's awesome - absolutely love it. Had kids so needed to trade in the fun little cars for a daddy-mobile but no minivan for me. Daddy needs to drive a bad MFer! View attachment 32915
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Definitely a sweet ride :props:
 
I have CQUK on my brembos and they still beed. Going on 8 months now.
Interestingly though, my wheels are not beeding as well as the calipers. I may have re-apply when i have a chance.
 
I have found Gyeon rim holds up very well compared to the other one I used to use.
Nice vehicle I have done several of those!
 
I'd try a paint coating but keep those wheels coated for sure because of the excessive brake dust. On a side note, regular cleanings of the wheels can be done with Meg's DUB wheel cleaner, on sale at Advance Auto parts for $5.00 a bottle👍

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Klasse Act said:
I'd try a paint coating but keep those wheels coated for sure because of the excessive brake dust. On a side note, regular cleanings of the wheels can be done with Meg's DUB wheel cleaner, on sale at Advance Auto parts for $5.00 a bottle👍

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Cant beat that price :props:
 
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