Any point in painting the master cylinder?

[dremu]

The cast ones rust so quick... but then they have brake fluid in them which gets spilled by idiot techs (pointing at himself) which not only attracts moisture, but eats paint

Any pro or con?

-- A

 

[4X4HIGH]

I always like to paint anything that is steel or iron so it won't rust up on me. Just be careful when filling the master cylinder to keep that paint remover off the paint.

 

[dremu]

I always like to paint anything that is steel or iron so it won't rust up on me. Just be careful when filling the master cylinder to keep that paint remover off the paint.

That was my thinking ... so far I've managed to keep the brake fluid off the valve covers, but keeping it from dripping, especially during a bleed, may require a better man than I =))

-- A

 

[onetonbb74]

Paint it after its installed, not perfect, but neigher is spilling brake fluid on it during install.

 

[ryoken]

we had a mechanic who worked for us and wouldn't paint when he did head jobs...

first guy came back 3 months down the road, freakin because it was a ball of rust... needless to say, he didn't last long...

I paint everything, multiple times throughout an install usually..

 

[4X4HIGH]

That was my thinking ... so far I've managed to keep the brake fluid off the valve covers, but keeping it from dripping, especially during a bleed, may require a better man than I =))

-- A

Keep the cap on when you bleed and you won't have those troubles.

 

[dremu]

Keep the cap on when you bleed and you won't have those troubles.

Uhh, pressure bleeding, garden sprayer.

Come to think, though, now that I'm going back to stock style masters I may be able to braze a fitting onto the old cover ... I was using the P30 masters and replacement caps for those are not to be had. Hmm

-- A

 

[Dafey]

I swear I`ve seen paint thats brake fluid resistant....so if you only got drops on it you should be ok. Hell google for it.

 

[dyeager535]

I think it depends on where you are. East coast, maybe you need to paint them. Out here, don't really see the point. Gets a light coat of surface rust, just like manifolds.

If you need it to look pretty, paint it. It doesn't need paint to work right or last.

 

[Avery4jc]

Seems like you guys mess w/ brake fluid more than I do... I can understand the initial fill-up but heck after that you shouldn't have to add more (at least not very often)... I did my axle swap over a year ago and haven't had to add any.
If you are really concerned about it get a chrome MC...

 

[rjpastor]

Check Eastwood.com

They have all kinds of paints for detailing, restorations, etc. They might have something that might work.

 

[Drey]

Let it rust a bit and hit it with POR15

 

[Blue85]

I like to hit them with "Brake Caliper Paint", available at parts stores, wally world, etc. It doesn't need primer, makes a thick coat and is "somewhat" resistant to brake fluid.

 

[reddog64]

It'll make you go faster too if you paint it...
Especially if you put a sticker near it...

 

[dremu]

It'll make you go faster too if you paint it...
Especially if you put a sticker near it...

Yabbut it goes REALLY fast if you chrome the master cylinder. Especially if you chrome the inside.

Reminds me of those show trucks with chrome-plated lift blocks AND spring leafs...

-- A

 

[Dafey]

Yabbut it goes REALLY fast if you chrome the master cylinder. Especially if you chrome the inside.

Reminds me of those show trucks with chrome-plated lift blocks AND spring leafs...

-- A

I just saw chrome lids/covers at Summit
even the bail wire is chrome.