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   One of the things I would research more is how a flat surface on a brake caliper would disipate heat and resist warping.  

New brakes seem to have fins cast into parts of it to allow more surface area for heat disipation.  Curved surfaces, if I remember my physics correctly, have larger surface areas.  Also cast metal with curved surfaces, particularly if thicker in the middle, are less likely to warp.  A totally flat surface with even thickness can warp due to temperature changes, unless you have areas where heat expansion of the metal can move to and return from. 

Alternatively, some big brake kits (Willwood, Brembo etc) have a flat surface because they have fins mounted underneath as well as 3 or more pistons (as opposed to one or two in most OEM applications).  Note that the flat surface is on top of something very thick, which might give you some offset issues.  

The MINI's JCW brake kit are actually two piston Brembos with the JCW logo printed on the curved surface. 

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beken Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1462	Post Options Post Reply Quote beken Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 May 2010 at 5:53pm
	One of the things I would research more is how a flat surface on a brake caliper would disipate heat and resist warping. New brakes seem to have fins cast into parts of it to allow more surface area for heat disipation. Curved surfaces, if I remember my physics correctly, have larger surface areas. Also cast metal with curved surfaces, particularly if thicker in the middle, are less likely to warp. A totally flat surface with even thickness can warp due to temperature changes, unless you have areas where heat expansion of the metal can move to and return from. Alternatively, some big brake kits (Willwood, Brembo etc) have a flat surface because they have fins mounted underneath as well as 3 or more pistons (as opposed to one or two in most OEM applications). Note that the flat surface is on top of something very thick, which might give you some offset issues. The MINI's JCW brake kit are actually two piston Brembos with the JCW logo printed on the curved surface.
	Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd

Romeo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Post God Joined: 16 November 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3033	Post Options Post Reply Quote Romeo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 May 2010 at 6:30pm
	Yes, the heat dissapation is what has me concerned (Not so much the offset, the sheet will be thin). There is still fins on the underside of the flat piece, however there wont be much, if any, airflow to them, making convection negligable. Will have to look into some heating characteristics prior to going nuts.
	Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan.

Capt Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039	Post Options Post Reply Quote Capt Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 May 2010 at 8:06pm
	I honestly don't belive any decal or sticker will last more than 30 days on a caliper, they just get way too hot.
	Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.

Romeo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Post God Joined: 16 November 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3033	Post Options Post Reply Quote Romeo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 May 2010 at 10:44pm
	Yeah, that is logical... I do believe it was Chris who suggested stencling in a black painted one instead, which would look very classy.
	Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan.