Brake Calipers in Red or other colors
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I agree with your mechanic.To upgrade to a Brembo system can cost up to three grand.That a lot of money for a 2001 xk8.The standard brakes are fine,if you want to upgrade your brakes,buy new preformance rotors and ceramic pads and paint you calipers.If you really want brembos,look for a newer XKR with them already on and sell your XK8,plus you get the go faster ,stop quicker car.
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Absolutely nothing wrong with painting calipers. I've done it myself on my X as have many others on theirs and their S types too.
Get a decent heat temp resistant paint, seriously clean your calipers and brush away any loose debris / dust / rust whatever and apply a coat or two followed by some lacquer!
I did mine in silver, while others have done theirs in Red or black, maybe you could consider that as a compromise?
I've did my calipers on my A6 twice now in 3 years and they're about due to be redone again. Takes about 4-6 hours and looks great, really finishes off the look behind those great alloys
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