Brake Caliper paint question

[JonT]

What should I use to paint the hubs--can't have a pretty caliper and a dirty rusted hub (or hat) ? Can I use a regular silver paint for this or does it need to be a high temp paint?

[dd74]

I would think the same paint as for the caliper, only because it is heat resistant, and heat, once dissipated from the pads to the rotor, must also effect the hub.

[Amac]

You will need high temp paint.
I did the calipers and hubs on my
wife's Lexus with VHT spray caliper
paint. Works and looks as good as
the high dollar two part caliper paint
I used on my P-cars.

[Bill Verburg]

Depends on how hard the brakes are used. I've seen powder painted red turned to brown(toast).

For the rotor hats I've used POR-15 or Wurth Rust Guard which is also available in silver. Seem to work well enough for most cars.

[JonT]

Next question as I have the wheel off and have been scrubbing the caliper and rotor hat, does the rotor hat come off easily with the removal of the 5 or so bolts inside the hats? It would make the job much easier. What do I torque these back up to when I reinstall? Thanks all.