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  1. 10-03-2011, 09:22 PM #1
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    Default Brembo Brake Caliper Covers??? opinions?

    Guy ive been looking at getting some brembo brake caliper covers, ive heard that they have a habbit of falling off. Has anyone got them or heard anything about them?
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    they = FAIL
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    you tried them?
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    no but they would keep the heat in to much i think
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    Your Joking right! why would you put some plastic on you brake calipers
    please do not do this
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    Epic fail. Don't do it. I mean seriously, why!?!
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    mate, did you search here for this?

    they are the worst things out.
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    my opinion , theyre just cheap plastic crap they dont even cover the callipers properly and look fake.

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    yeah i agree they are over priced and look fake but wanted to get some others opinions i think ill just spray mine red
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    just paint your brake calipers red, or better yet buy real big brakes
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    i reckon you should get them. get some fuel injected brake valves and muffler bearings while your at it . oh and a cop chip too .
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  12. 10-03-2011, 09:49 PM #12
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    Up there with SS badges on V6's. Only this has the potential to fall off and cause carnage.
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    not yet they havent

    OP, you should get them! theyll look GREAT
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    Worst idea ever!

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    I can't see how sticking a piece of plastic to your brake calipers could possibly be safe...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Astranomical View Post
    I can't see how sticking a piece of plastic to your brake calipers could possibly be safe...
    cos they attach with zip ties, silly
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    Quote Originally Posted by ari666 View Post
    cos they attach with zip ties, silly
    if you watch the video they use an adhesive not zip ties
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonesy484 View Post
    if you watch the video they use an adhesive not zip ties
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    Quote Originally Posted by crew chief View Post
    That my friend is called sarcasm,i think you missed it.......

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    Really? This topic again?

    Brembo Brake Covers
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    rotor covers
    would you risk the embarrassment?

    Yep, definately need another thread on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jesterarts View Post
    Really? This topic again?

    Brembo Brake Covers
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    VX caliper covers
    rotor covers
    would you risk the embarrassment?

    Yep, definately need another thread on it.
    haha woops didn't think of looks :S
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