Thought I would use Caswell cad plating on my MK2 brake parts, but the process seems too complicated and sensitive to details to expect good results on my first (and last) try. I have a powder paint setup. Or I could send the parts out for plating. Any comments or suggestions? Thx.

 

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Hi Jalsina. I started the thread that Glyn referenced in his response above. Looking back at that, I realized that I never went back and posted any pics.
When I took my calipers apart (1966 Mk2), I could not see any trace of black paint and it did not appear that the cast iron parts were plated. The hardware and stamped steel parking brake covers were plated (probably cad) but I decided to have them clear zinc plated along with the rest of the hardware. The main caliper and the cast iron parking brake caliper bits were cleaned, blasted and painted with Eastwood "Brake Gray" paint. From what I could see on the parts before blasting and cleaning, this best replicates the original finishes without having to find someone who will do cad plating and worrying about the cast iron parts rusting. I'm pretty happy with the results.



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Brake parts were usually cad-plated, but that's gone out now due to environment concerns, so zinc is the obvious replacement. Trouble is, it is sacrificial, and being in a place that is often wet and salty, it doesn't last long. I would say 'cdg66mk2 has the best approach. I would use zinc rich primer on the painted parts.

 

cdg66mk2 ~ I think that looks excellent. If it takes the high temperature I would be most satisfied.

 

The Eastwood paint is advertised as being high temperature tolerant for brake parts. We shall see......