[1979CJ7]

I am going to paint my new calipers and I was wondering if there was ny tricks to it. What areas should I not get paint on? I know not the bolt holes since that would turn into a problem to get off later. Not the bleeder screw either.
What about the piston? Is it okay to get paint on that? Any help would be great. THANKS!!

[Pacfanweb]

I'd avoid getting paint on the piston, as it'll be between your pad and the piston. Probably won't hurt it, but why chance it?
Just paint the caliper itself...the steel part only.

Be sure to clean, clean, and then clean it some more before painting.

[1979CJ7]

So I should tape the piston, the bolt holes, and the bleeder holes.
clean clean clean clean clean.
I think I can reduce some of the cleaning since they are brand new from the parts store.

What is recommended to use when cleaning the caliper. The only thing on it would be the presertive stuff that it is shipped in. Would regulare brake cleaner work for me?

[Pacfanweb]

I'd plug up the bleeder hole and use soap and water.

Greased Lightning, Simple Green or something similar would be a great idea.

Maybe use brake cleaner to start with, just to knock the preservative stuff off.

[JeepHammer]

Originally Posted by Pacfanweb

I'd plug up the bleeder hole and use soap and water.

Greased Lightning, Simple Green or something similar would be a great idea.

Maybe use brake cleaner to start with, just to knock the preservative stuff off.

Screw a bolt in the holes, or use a golf tee shoved in the hole.

Don't worry about the piston, paint won't hurt it, and any paint on the pressure face of the piston will be 'Squished' out on the first hard apply...
Cover the line connection face with tape...
There is a copper seal that goes on that face, and paint will effect the seal if painted.

Don't get paint in the bleeder hole.
Again, stick a golf tee in the bleeder hole while painting.
OR,
Remove the bleeder, and cut a golf tee off, and stick it in the hole.