Robert: See below -----Original Message----- From: therealdmcvegas [mailto:dmcvegas@xxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 1:40 PM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] Brake Calipers & Discs. Ok. As I begin to gear up to complete the last remaining part of my brake system, I must ask the following questions: 1. Someone mentioned a while back about using different components for improved braking. What ever happened to this kit/idea?. ( Robert, I don't know what else can be done unless you want to drill out the caliper holes and put in larger piston. I don't know what you get for the time and expense.) 2. Resurfacing cross-drilled rotors: Is there any problem in doing this? ( I don't know of any as long as you stay within specifications. You do know that will take away from the heat transfer and cooling capacity.)) 3. Rebuilding brake calipers: Is there anything that a shop can do, that I can't? ( Not really if you have the honing tools, kits and such to rebuild with ) 4. Sealing Brake Calipers: High-Temperature paint, Cadmium plating, polishing: What are the advantages/disadvantages/prefered methods? ( Cad plate is soft plating and under certain conditions will last for ever. Rust preventative primer and a high quality SS paint will most likely last your lifetime as well.) Either one will chip and rust spots will happen, But, normally bead blasting off the rust with no lasting damage. The big difference will be money.) 5. How can I tell that my current calipers are OEM? ( Made in Britain or Britain Pat. will normally be on them ) John Hervey www.specialtauto.com Thanks in advance! -Robert vin 6585 "X" To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/