painting my calipers...can I paint the whole thing...even inside where the

[killer5.0]

pads sit? they are completely stripped down right now no pads or anything b/c i needed to sand them to get all the surface rust out...i bought new bolts and rubber boots too...what im wondering is can i paint the whole thing even where the pads rest and all the bolt holes or no? thanks

 

[Mustang5L5]

Yes, just tape off the rubber seals and don't put any paint where the banjo bolt washer will seat.

 

[killer5.0]

which bolt is the banjo bolt?

 

[killer5.0]

sorry...this is my first time taking brakes apart...lol

 

[ID89GT]

Banjo Bolt is the bolt that holds the actual brake line to the caliper.

 

[killer5.0]

oh ok...thanks

 

[capri debris]

As far as I'm aware, the hose doesn't attach with a banjo bolt, it has a threaded tip that screws right into the caliper. We ARE talking about a Mustang right?

 

[killer5.0]

yes my cobra calipers have a bolt that holds the hose in place.

 

[capri debris]

yes my cobra calipers have a bolt that holds the hose in place.

Well I guess they're different than my "old school" '86 Capri brakes. Carry on as you were, men.

 

[fivespeedsteed]

As far as I'm aware, the hose doesn't attach with a banjo bolt, it has a threaded tip that screws right into the caliper. We ARE talking about a Mustang right?

the banjo bolt being the bolt with the hole in it right? that lets fluid thorough to the caliper?

 

[ID89GT]

the banjo bolt being the bolt with the hole in it right? that lets fluid thorough to the caliper?

Yep

 

[killer5.0]

are there any online pics so i can see which bolt i have?? as far as coarse and fine thread...a side by side pic would be great if anyone has it...thanks again guys...also do you prefer the russell ss lines or the MM ones?

 

[Mustang5L5]

Just take a caliper to home depot and thread a bolt in the banjo bolt port.

If it's an SAE bolt (i think 7/16) then it's coarse. If it's metric (M10-1.5) i think, then it's fine.

 

[killer5.0]

ok thanks