Capiler Splitting

[Darren_S15]

Ok so Im going to get some calipers powder coated at the weekend.

But Ive got one concern and wanted some advise/opinions:

Should I split the capilers in half to remove the seal or should I leave them whole?

Ive heard splitting them is a bad idea as they are buggers to reseal.

But if I do not split them are the seals going to get damaged when they get baked?

Any suggests would be great,

Thanks.

 

[DeanS15]

i wouldnt split them....i split a motorbike brembo before and it would never work again

 

[craig8585]

Powdercoating gets baked around 150C. Saying that, the seals may be ble to withstad that sort of temp.. only one way to find out I suppose!

 

[jonny b]

ya its done at around 140c as far as i know,your seals shud be fine

 

[Darren_S15]

Yeah I dont want to split them becasue of the stories Ive heard like Dean's.

I might give the guy a ring and ask him what temp he bakes them at.

They should be able to take a reasonable temp I would have thought.

 

[meddler]

you shouldn't have to split them. when you have the pistons out, just give everything a good clean and they should be all good. IMHO, a compressor and air gun is a necessity for cleaning them properly.

 

[Topper]

I wouldnt split them, but the seals are easily removed. If you are having them powder coated, are you having then re-built too? I.e. new seals etc, probably worth doing while they are off the car.