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Old 08-27-2017, 09:48 AM
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Anyone can confirm it please?

Both front and rear axis.

I am looking for this information because I am considering Miami Blue colour but only with steel brakes and yellow calipers combo.

As I am a compulsive OEM guy I don't want to paint original red calipers if that could be avoided.
So I have a chance to buy almost new yellow calipers so if they would fit steel rotors then problem is solved.

In case the calipers would need to be painted is it possible to have them painted same way as they come from the factory?
Are they powder coated? What's the colour code? How is the "PORSCHE" sign done?
Old 08-27-2017, 10:18 AM
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no, they are different.

I had the dealer paint a set of reds when I switched from ceramics to steel for the track
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If you are tracking you could order PCCB's and swap in Girodisc steel rotors in same 410f/390r sizes

then when ready to resell--swap back to brand new PCCB's

why not just use the PCCB's instead of steel? If it is a cost savings thing then the above doesn't solve that issue, so probably repainting reds to yellow is your best option
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As others said, you will not be able to fit OEM yellow calipers to OEM steel rotors. It sounds like painting is what you need. There is heat resistant paint they use (was told before why it is better than powder coating but forgot), then a "PORSCHE" sticker that can handle the heat (sun coast has it, you have to dig for it), then all gets covered with heat resistant clear coat.
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Originally Posted by qbix
Anyone can confirm it please?
The yellow calipers are machined differently and have longer "ears" where they mount to the uprights to place them farther from the hub (to use larger diameter rotors, front and rear).

Red calipers can be made to use the larger rotors (with spacers), but yellow calipers cannot use the smaller rotors (would not fit over them).
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Order with steels then instal Movit's. Problem solved!
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Thanks guys for very informative responses!
Ok, it will be red repainted to yellow. Didn't know its such a process. Though it was simple powder coating. Will have to dig for a shop that knows their job.
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Originally Posted by Sloopy
Order with steels then instal Movit's. Problem solved!
You mean steel Movit's ?
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Originally Posted by Sloopy
Order with steels then instal Movit's. Problem solved!
but he wants Yellow OEM calipers with the PORSCHE script on them.
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Originally Posted by qbix
Thanks guys for very informative responses!
Ok, it will be red repainted to yellow. Didn't know its such a process. Though it was simple powder coating. Will have to dig for a shop that knows their job.
Your dealer should know who does that for them as it is not an uncommon request. It costs around $1,800 turn key here in Dallas, and they send it to one of the best body shops (Stuart's).
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Originally Posted by qbix
Thanks guys for very informative responses!
Ok, it will be red repainted to yellow. Didn't know its such a process. Though it was simple powder coating. Will have to dig for a shop that knows their job.
If the paint is heat treated, like powder coating, you will need new seal kits
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Originally Posted by Perimeter
If the paint is heat treated, like powder coating, you will need new seal kits
Why? Powder coating temps are half what calipers get on a canyon run.
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Originally Posted by EST
You mean steel Movit's ?
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It doesn't sound like an easy process:

http://www.brembo.com/en/company/new...alipers-brembo

or is it just marketing bs?

If I have them painted will the colour hold same as OEM caliper's colour?
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Originally Posted by Sloopy
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok,but Movit doesn't have the Ceramics available anymore. At least not now


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