# Question about pulling calipers for powder coating **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 22, 2013, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881 "2013-02-22T10:35:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/1 "2013-02-22T10:35:23Z")
Im thinking of pulling my calipers off to get PCed but dont want to lose all my brake fluid/bleed all the lines. Any tips to keeping the fluid in the system while the calipers are off? Do they make a plug I can slap on there temporarily? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/2 "2013-02-22T10:38:39Z")
You’re going to have to bleed them if you remove the calipers, no way around it. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/3 "2013-02-22T10:40:58Z")
yup. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/4 "2013-02-22T10:41:38Z")
just get some spoons 😛 ---
**Author:** ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/5 "2013-02-22T11:22:21Z")
find a mac truck and buy brake line pinch clamps. They are like $15, and you lose a minimal amount of fluid. Still have to bleed the brakes, but air will only be in the system after the clamp to the caliper, so it won’t take long. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/6 "2013-02-22T11:23:23Z")
^ Calipers are still going to be empty too. ---
**Author:** ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/7 "2013-02-22T11:25:17Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > ^ Calipers are still going to be empty too. Absolutely, still better than bleeding the entire system haha ---
**Author:** ![MR.TWOSINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr.twosinister/32/6198_2.png) [@MR.TWOSINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MR.TWOSINISTER)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/8 "2013-02-22T11:43:45Z")
Just flush the system anyway. You can clamp the hoses to keep from making a mess, but brake fluid absorbs water and should be changed every few years anyway. Make sure the bleeder screws face up when you put em back on, ive seen people put calipers on the wrong sides. Alo get new crush washers from the parts store. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/9 "2013-02-22T12:12:44Z")
Good excuse to get SS lines… you could make a block with the right fitting in it so you can screw the brake line into that will stop the brake fluid from leaking out. If you clamp the rubber lines it could cause it to crack internally and eventually form a bubble between the layers of the line and burst. I’ve never seen it happen but it’s a possibility. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/10 "2013-02-22T12:23:41Z")
Take a pair of Vise-Grips and grab the rubber line. This will help keep the entire system from draining. ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/11 "2013-02-22T12:27:53Z")
Lots of good advice here. Spend a few bucks and bleed the system anyway and put some good fluid in. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/12 "2013-02-22T13:06:36Z")
I’m sure there is better but I use this: ![http://www.superbikesupply.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/12-ATE-SUPER-BLUE-TYPE-200-GOLD-BRAKE-FLUID.jpg](http://www.superbikesupply.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/12-ATE-SUPER-BLUE-TYPE-200-GOLD-BRAKE-FLUID.jpg) [https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&ie=UTF-8#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs\_rn=4&gs\_ri=psy-ab&gs\_mss=super%20racing%20bl&tok=jK6gc\_\_PuhbpqJhew8w7Pg&pq=super%20racing%20blue%20&cp=15&gs\_id=1t&xhr=t&q=super+blue+racing+brake+fluid&es\_nrs=true&pf=p&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&oq=super+blue+raci&gs\_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r\_gc.r\_pw.r\_qf.&bvm=bv.42768644,d.dmg&fp=bf95924853a44839&ion=1&biw=1280&bih=939](https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&ie=UTF-8#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_rn=4&gs_ri=psy-ab&gs_mss=super%20racing%20bl&tok=jK6gc__PuhbpqJhew8w7Pg&pq=super%20racing%20blue%20&cp=15&gs_id=1t&xhr=t&q=super+blue+racing+brake+fluid&es_nrs=true&pf=p&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&oq=super+blue+raci&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42768644,d.dmg&fp=bf95924853a44839&ion=1&biw=1280&bih=939) ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/13 "2013-02-22T15:10:00Z")
Do not use vise grips the sharp edges can rip the linining causing brake failures. ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/14 "2013-02-22T15:18:48Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > I’m sure there is better but I use this: > > [Google](https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&ie=UTF-8#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_rn=4&gs_ri=psy-ab&gs_mss=super%20racing%20bl&tok=jK6gc__PuhbpqJhew8w7Pg&pq=super%20racing%20blue%20&cp=15&gs_id=1t&xhr=t&q=super+blue+racing+brake+fluid&es_nrs=true&pf=p&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&oq=super+blue+raci&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42768644,d.dmg&fp=bf95924853a44839&ion=1&biw=1280&bih=939) Innovative is a local seller for it. If they don’t have any in stock (I’m sure Mike does) I have an extra can I can sell you. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/15 "2013-02-22T15:26:52Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > I’m sure there is better but I use this: > > [Google](https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&ie=UTF-8#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_rn=4&gs_ri=psy-ab&gs_mss=super%20racing%20bl&tok=jK6gc__PuhbpqJhew8w7Pg&pq=super%20racing%20blue%20&cp=15&gs_id=1t&xhr=t&q=super+blue+racing+brake+fluid&es_nrs=true&pf=p&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&oq=super+blue+raci&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42768644,d.dmg&fp=bf95924853a44839&ion=1&biw=1280&bih=939) Dat’s what I use. ---
**Author:** ![MR.TWOSINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr.twosinister/32/6198_2.png) [@MR.TWOSINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MR.TWOSINISTER)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/16 "2013-02-22T16:16:24Z")
> [@nitroinsane](#): > > Do not use vise grips the sharp edges can rip the linining causing brake failures. This. I have a rounded pair I use, but i also have exra rubber lines for my car… ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/17 "2013-02-22T17:00:05Z")
> [@MR.TWOSINISTER](#): > > This. I have a rounded pair I use, but i also have exra rubber lines for my car… That’s what I have ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/18 "2013-02-22T17:14:43Z")
If you leave the lines uncapped with the calipers removed… Wouldn’t the front brake system gravity bleed itself empty anyways? ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/19 "2013-02-22T17:57:40Z")
Not if u clamp off the lines ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881/20 "2013-02-22T18:26:56Z")
Right but I think he’s implying that at least half the bleeding could theoretically be done by just removing the calipers and not worrying about clamping and/or capping any lines. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-about-pulling-calipers-for-powder-coating/228881.md?page=2)