Brake caliper rust protection overkill??

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VicC

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I am planning on replacing the Kodiak 225 calipers on my single axle EZ-Loader. The piston is not retracting well enough which is causing some pad drag and unnecessary heat to the hubs. The calipers look pretty rusted.
I have a new set of Kodiak 225 silver Dacroment coated calipers ready for a weekend project installation. Originally I was planning on using a Rust-Oleum rust preventive caliper spray paint on the new calipers before installation.

Is the Rust-Oleum even necessary? Will it aid or counter the corrosion fighting capability of the Dacroment coating? And of course the new calipers will get more fresh water rinsing attention after being dipped into the salt.

Thanks,
Vic
 
Problem with the brakes is that the moving parts get jammed up (pins and pistons). These are machined and precision parts. Usually these cannot be painted. Painting the calipers may look nice, but it won't make any difference re the caliper operation. Better to keep the seals and boots in good shape and lube the appropriate parts.

Surface rust on the caliper body is not a big deal. Get SS calipers and you don't have to worry about the rust.
 
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