Has anyone been able to find aftermarket front calipers? Specifically for the 2017 ES model. Or even caliper covers...Finally found slotted/drilled rotors and I'm looking to install new wheels soon, so I want nice calipers!
Has anyone been able to find aftermarket front calipers? Specifically for the 2017 ES model. Or even caliper covers...Finally found slotted/drilled rotors and I'm looking to install new wheels soon, so I want nice calipers!
I painted my calipers with POR-15 Caliper Paint. If your calipers aren't rusty, you can just clean them off and hit them with this paint. It covers well and lays down smooth. One can would probably cover 30 Mirage calipers! Mirage calipers are pretty small, but it adds a nice touch when they are cleaned up and painted...
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
candicemaayy (08-24-2021),craigq (08-24-2021),inuvik (08-24-2021)
I'm not expert on the subject, but what I read is that slotted and drilled rotors are of no advantage. At least not for the street. If anything, they may be a disadvantage. Due to having less metal (due to the removal of metal in the slots), they may tend to warp more easily. The more metal, the more heat dissipation, and less chance of warp. Tends to make sense.
Nothing drives me more nuts that warped rotors. Not sure what your trying to achieve, but it's worth considering I suppose.
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View my fuel log 2020 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.4 mpg (US) ... 18.0 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.9 mpg (Imp)
candicemaayy (08-24-2021),inuvik (08-24-2021)
Those look NICE! Also, are your wheels the stock size or did you upgrade? And where did you find them if you don't mind me asking?
I also purchased ceramic pads...not sure if it's going to make a difference. I have seen some threads that mention the slotted/drilled rotors are not better, but I guess I'll give it a shot since I found them at a decent price. I just like the way they look. If it affects performance, I'll just switch back!
All the details are in this thread.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
candicemaayy (08-24-2021)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Top_Fuel (08-25-2021)
Top_Fuel (08-25-2021)