HELP! Scratch on my Brembos

Transporter_STi · 02-08-2004, 09:30 PM

I need some help & advise.
I live in Canada and we get nasty weather here, so they put gravel on the roads when it snows. Well I had a rock that got into wheel and got stuck between the Brembo callipers and the rim, it made some scratches on my calliper and took some paint off it. (What are the chances of that?)
What should I do about getting it fixed?

PS: You can't see it but I know it's their and it gets to me.

***Nivek*** · 02-08-2004, 09:32 PM

It happens more frequently than you think. Do not worry about geting it fixed because the cost outweighs the benefit.

Transporter_STi · 02-08-2004, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nivek-CA

It happens more frequently than you think. Do not worry about geting it fixed because the cost outweighs the benefit.

Thanks.
At least I know that I not the only one....
I know replacing the caliper would coast about $1250 CDN.
I am going to contact Brembo and see what options I have.

Thanks for the feed back.

FasStAsS_sTi · 02-08-2004, 09:53 PM

atleast its not noticable like my scratch by me key hole on my car! and i never use my key...sumone hates me .....=(

Rev · 02-08-2004, 10:47 PM

At least you say your scratch is not noticeable.

This guy fitted some rims without knowing the correct offset to clear the calipers, and .... voila!

FasStAsS_sTi · 02-08-2004, 11:03 PM

i cant see the pic, or is it just me???? i tried show pic but itsnt showing up???

Rev · 02-08-2004, 11:21 PM

My fault ... Corrected the pic ...

***Nivek*** · 02-08-2004, 11:26 PM

My dad contacted brembo to find out how much to paint a caliper and it was more than $150. I do not remember how much more but definitely more. Let us know what you discover.

Rev · 02-08-2004, 11:32 PM

The guy from the pic above was going to get them powder coated... The guy called Brembo, and they said they didn't have that gold touch-up paint...

***Nivek*** · 02-08-2004, 11:35 PM

Ouch. In that case, I would try to find someone who has paint that will match your car, then get all four done. Obviously, if cost is an issue, this may not be an option.

FasStAsS_sTi · 02-09-2004, 12:03 AM

WOW that sucks!!!!! i would have the company i purchased those rims from pay for that!!!!!

Thats hella expensive!

Thorn · 02-09-2004, 09:30 AM

Ouch man, that hurts to look at at. Let us know if you find any paint that matches.

Transporter_STi · 02-09-2004, 02:53 PM

Contacted Brembo USA and I am wait for a reply from them.
Will update once I have some information.

Sorry to hear about the rims and the caliper. Ouch.
Hope it works out.
If it happpened to me I would make the company pay for it.
1 Caliper costs $1250 CAD. I checked.

Good Luck

STerIc · 02-27-2004, 04:28 PM

Somebody knows what's the color code or what paint to use for touch up?

Transporter_STi · 02-27-2004, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transporter_STi

Contacted Brembo USA and I am wait for a reply from them.
Will update once I have some information.

Sorry to hear about the rims and the caliper. Ouch.
Hope it works out.
If it happpened to me I would make the company pay for it.
1 Caliper costs $1250 CAD. I checked.

Good Luck

I contacted Brembo USA and they told me that they can't re-paint the breaks and suggested that I take it to a place to re-paint them.

I was hoping for more information or help. :cry:

02-08-2004, 09:30 PM	#1
Transporter_STi STI Driver Car: STi Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 291 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I need some help & advise. I live in Canada and we get nasty weather here, so they put gravel on the roads when it snows. Well I had a rock that got into wheel and got stuck between the Brembo callipers and the rim, it made some scratches on my calliper and took some paint off it. (What are the chances of that?) What should I do about getting it fixed? PS: You can't see it but I know it's their and it gets to me. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-08-2004, 10:47 PM	#5
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	How many of us "Utilize" our cars? At least you say your scratch is not noticeable. This guy fitted some rims without knowing the correct offset to clear the calipers, and .... voila!

02-09-2004, 12:03 AM	#11
FasStAsS_sTi Spec C Club Car: autocross, road racing, Bike cruising Fav Mod: student/design engineer Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,892 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	what lurks in the shadow? WOW that sucks!!!!! i would have the company i purchased those rims from pay for that!!!!! Thats hella expensive!

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02-08-2004, 09:32 PM	#2
*Nivek* www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,066 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	It happens more frequently than you think. Do not worry about geting it fixed because the cost outweighs the benefit.

02-08-2004, 09:53 PM	#4
FasStAsS_sTi Spec C Club Car: autocross, road racing, Bike cruising Fav Mod: student/design engineer Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,892 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	atleast its not noticable like my scratch by me key hole on my car! and i never use my key...sumone hates me .....=(

02-08-2004, 11:03 PM	#6
FasStAsS_sTi Spec C Club Car: autocross, road racing, Bike cruising Fav Mod: student/design engineer Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,892 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	i cant see the pic, or is it just me???? i tried show pic but itsnt showing up???

02-08-2004, 11:21 PM	#7
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	My fault ... Corrected the pic ...

02-08-2004, 11:26 PM	#8
*Nivek* www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,066 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	My dad contacted brembo to find out how much to paint a caliper and it was more than $150. I do not remember how much more but definitely more. Let us know what you discover.

02-08-2004, 11:32 PM	#9
Rev STI Guru Car: 06 V70R Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 5,544 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	The guy from the pic above was going to get them powder coated... The guy called Brembo, and they said they didn't have that gold touch-up paint...

02-08-2004, 11:35 PM	#10
*Nivek* www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,066 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	Ouch. In that case, I would try to find someone who has paint that will match your car, then get all four done. Obviously, if cost is an issue, this may not be an option.

02-09-2004, 09:30 AM	#12
Thorn Professional STI Driver Location: CT Posts: 410 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Ouch man, that hurts to look at at. Let us know if you find any paint that matches.

02-09-2004, 02:53 PM	#13
Transporter_STi STI Driver Car: STi Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 291 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Contacted Brembo USA and I am wait for a reply from them. Will update once I have some information. Sorry to hear about the rims and the caliper. Ouch. Hope it works out. If it happpened to me I would make the company pay for it. 1 Caliper costs $1250 CAD. I checked. Good Luck

02-27-2004, 04:28 PM	#14
STerIc Amateur STI Driver Posts: 18 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Somebody knows what's the color code or what paint to use for touch up?