| Greg-Bug |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:34 pm |
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This weekend, I have to rebuild the entire break system (see other thread). I was wondering if there are any issues with painting the break drum and backing plate? I was thinking there may be an issue with heat disappation?
Thanks
Greg |
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| johnnypan |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:49 pm |
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| Brake drums do two processes...they provide a surface for the brake shoe to transmit friction and they dissipate heat.Heat dissapation by the brake drum is critical for the brake shoe to function correctly,and not overheat and "fade"...painting the drum acts like a blanket, trapping the heat and reducing the drums ability to cool...never paint brake drums...backing plates ok... |
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| JerryMCarter1 |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:16 pm |
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I have painted every brake drum on probably 25 cars and never found any difference.
I find it hard to believe that 3 thousands of paint will drastically diminish the cooling rate or the heat absorption rate to any noticeable difference
I will tell you what
Take a brake drum and put a torch on it for 25 seconds
Put your hand on the other side
Take the same brake drum after it is cool and painted and put a torch on it for 25 seconds
Put your hand on the other side
Or a temp laser
Baaaaaaaaaa hummmmmmmmm Buggggggggg |
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| Mikedrevguy |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:35 pm |
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I, too have heard the warnings against painting drums - and have flown in the face of such wisdom. I've had no issues with heat transfer.
go for it. having painted drums behind the wheels is a great look.
Rev. |
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| Glenn |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:36 pm |
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| I've painted drums and never noticed any issues related to loss of performance or reduced wear. |
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| johnnypan |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:56 pm |
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| Well I guess you all told me...but thats why they didnt come painted in the first place,in case your wondering... |
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| mnussbau |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:07 pm |
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| Probably had as much to do with cost as anything else. |
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| Gary |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:15 pm |
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mnussbau wrote: Probably had as much to do with cost as anything else. That's just crazy talk!
As an aside, I painted the drums for my Super with *gasp* Drum and Caliper paint. It's no lie! |
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| johnnypan |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:21 pm |
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Icy wrote: mnussbau wrote: Probably had as much to do with cost as anything else. That's just crazy talk!
As an aside, I painted the drums for my Super with *gasp* Drum and Caliper paint. It's no lie!
Im callin bullshit...the ad lists it as "Caliper"paint only... |
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| Glenn |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:23 pm |
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johnnypan wrote: Icy wrote: mnussbau wrote: Probably had as much to do with cost as anything else. That's just crazy talk!
As an aside, I painted the drums for my Super with *gasp* Drum and Caliper paint. It's no lie!
Im callin bullshit...the ad lists it as "Caliper"paint only...
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| Scott H |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:25 pm |
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Icy wrote: mnussbau wrote: Probably had as much to do with cost as anything else. That's just crazy talk!
As an aside, I painted the drums for my Super with *gasp* Drum and Caliper paint. It's no lie!
It was nice knowing ya, kinda. :wink: |
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| johnnypan |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:30 pm |
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Glenn wrote: johnnypan wrote: Icy wrote: mnussbau wrote: Probably had as much to do with cost as anything else. That's just crazy talk!
As an aside, I painted the drums for my Super with *gasp* Drum and Caliper paint. It's no lie!
Im callin bullshit...the ad lists it as "Caliper"paint only...
Only corvette owners paint their brake drums racing red... |
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| Glenn |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:31 pm |
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johnnypan wrote: Only corvette owners paint their brake drums racing red...
The ones I see only dust their cars, they don't know what a wrench is. |
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| JerryMCarter1 |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:49 pm |
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Johnnypan just got his ass handed to him
How does it feel ! |
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| johnnypan |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:52 pm |
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| Now gumps,youve been talked to about being argumentative...lets try to play nice and get along with others... |
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| JerryMCarter1 |
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:57 pm |
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Cool
At least you are now admitting that I exist |
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| jlex |
Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:26 am |
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You guys are too much... thanks for the laughs... :D
jlex. |
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| Glenn |
Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:44 am |
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JerryMCarter1 wrote: Johnnypan just got his ass handed to him
How does it feel !
Like you never made a mistake? |
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| Bashr52 |
Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:08 am |
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Glenn wrote: JerryMCarter1 wrote: Johnnypan just got his ass handed to him
How does it feel !
Like you never make a mistake every time you post something on here?
Fixed it for you :wink: |
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| rgm440 |
Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:21 pm |
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| Paint the uglyness out of them --- Have a ball & they will appreciate it. |
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