Painted My Calipers to Make Stock Wheels Look Better

[Big Red Rocket of Love]

I drive a 2024 OBX with stock wheels. I've looked at several options to change out the wheels and tires but realistically, it could be a waste of good money for a cosmetic upgrade. So, I chose to only waste a minor amount - a $29 can of caliper paint from Amazon. Total amount, less than $50.


~Steve

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[Johnny Mo]

I get that the red matches your Bronco, but red brake calipers are generally regarded as higher-performance options. I probably would've gone a different route (black or silver maybe). But hey, at least you didn't put plastic caliper covers on.

 

[CalvinT]

This has me thinking about Badlands Orange for my calipers. I bought a spray can of paint for something else and will have a lot left over.

 

[HighVelocity]

Kinda locks you into always carrying a red purse now though.

 

[Snoopy Mobile]

I think it looks sharp! Love it!

 

[dpAtlanta]

I'm glad we have different opinions... otherwise we would all be driving a 2-door Hot Pepper Red Badlands SAS. We would all look good, but it would be boring out there.

I think it's a neat mod that I have not seen before on Bronco's. Very clever mod my friend.

My personal opinion is only performance brake systems need to draw attention to themselves, but that's just me and my opinion means nothing in the grand scheme of things.

Not red because it's not an "R":

Not red because it's not an "S" model:

The red calipers look better, but I didn't want to be a GT350"R" or Cayman"S" poser.

 

[Johnny Mo]

I'm glad we have different opinions... otherwise we would all be driving a 2-door Hot Pepper Red Badlands SAS. We would all look good, but it would be boring out there.

I think it's a neat mod that I have not seen before on Bronco's. Very clever mod my friend.

My personal opinion is only performance brake systems need to draw attention to themselves, but that's just me and my opinion means nothing in the grand scheme of things.

Not red because it's not an "R":

Not red because it's not an "S" model:

The red calipers look better, but I didn't want to be a GT350"R" or Cayman"S" poser.

No argument here...
Not red because they are stock

Black because they are stock

Acid Green for e-hybrid

 

[BillTheCat]

I think it looks sharp! Love it!

I agree. It's a good look.
But I'm not one of the 1%'ers who ONLY mods for performance and not for looks (like the other 99%)

 

[DarthLincoln]

Nice. Definitely looks better. And an inexpensive mod Is a plus. Anything to help those OBX wheels which I think are the ugliest stock Bronco wheel design.

 

[Alfa]

Man, I didn't know that there were so many rules about caliper color. Are there other color rules beyond calipers that I should keep an eye out for? I want to make sure that that I am not in violation of any color rules if I ever decide that to make a change to my Bronco.

I love the red calipers and they match your red bronco perfectly. Enjoy your Bronco your way!

 

[totaljustice]

In case anyone's interested, there's a company called G2 USA that makes a caliper paint that's pretty near bulletproof. It's a paint and hardener that they can match any colour you like. I applied it to my Mustang when I bought it in 2012 and the finish was unchanged right up until I sold it last year. Beware though, if you get it anywhere you shouldn't, you've only got about 10 minutes to get it off as it cures like cement and it's a US company.

 

[userdude]

I have a coworker with a Kia Soul that he slapped Chevy 4x4 stickers on it (and y'know, flames) to troll all the real 4x4's around (we live in DFW). I guess I could get riled up about it, but I don't care. I guess if you want to avoid those dudes who do care if they're "wrong in red" or whatever. I guess avoid the speed club get togethers. *yawn*

Here's an AI version for real. I guess I should get me some 4x4 stickers so I can shut this shit down...

 

[Alfa]

That Kia Soul has Canadian plates. I believe that the color and sticker rules are country dependent, so that might not be a violation.

 

[userdude]

That Kia Soul has Canadian plates.

 

[Johnny Mo]

Man, I didn't know that there were so many rules about caliper color. Are there other color rules beyond calipers that I should keep an eye out for? I want to make sure that that I am not in violation of any color rules if I ever decide that to make a change to my Bronco.

I love the red calipers and they match your red bronco perfectly. Enjoy your Bronco your way!

Not rules, but when one of the best performance car companies and the best brake manufacturer come up with guidelines for what the colors mean - some of us appreciate the thought process.

Per Porsche/Brembo:

• Black: Standard/base models (such as base Carreras or base Macans).
• Silver: Upgraded performance for certain "S" models, specifically SUVs like the Macan S and Cayenne S.
• Red: The universal sign of a higher-tier performance package. Typically found on S, GTS, and 911 Turbo models with cast-iron rotors.
• Yellow: Indicates Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB). This signifies maximum stopping power, fade resistance, and low brake dust.
• Acid Green: Used exclusively to identify Porsche's E-Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models (e.g., Panamera E-Hybrid).
• White: Signifies Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB). This features tungsten-carbide coated rotors engineered for zero brake dust.

No one is saying not to enjoy your Bronco your way (plenty of people hate on the Raptor flares) - if you like it great, I don't think it is wrong to politely and respectfully state a different opinion.

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