Brake Caliper & Ebrake Removal ?

[lagalaxy13]

Going to remove my calipers & ebrake next week & was wondering if there was anything to look out for in the removal. (getting them powdercoated) Are they pretty straight forward, like most cars?

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Yes, two attaching bolts; 15mm socket and a 6mm allen wrench.
Put your hand over the anti-rattle spring because it will fly off.
Do not unscrew the brake lever arm; the internals can't support the resistance of a rusty bolt. To get the brake cable off, grab the ball end with pliers and unhook them.
You'll turn the calipers upside down etc to powder coat them and the internal self-adjusting mechanism has lots of little parts that catch air. Don't be surprised if you have to bleed twice to get all the air out.
Don't coat the machined shoulder the brake pads hook on - it'll keep the pads from sliding.
Pictures on how to remove are here:
How to Install

I have brake covers (red and black) that might be a nice alternative to powdercoating. At $50, cheaper, too.
Brake Covers

If you need any small parts later, let me know.

 

[lagalaxy13]

Thanks for the info. I'm having someone else powdercoat them. They have done others here on the site. So just taking them off and reinstalling is all I'm doing.

 

[lagalaxy13]

One more thing, and special brake fluid I should be running? Street only car.