Brake Drum Paint

[jeepguy1948]

This question is definitely not limited to early V8’s but this seems a good place to ask. I am installing the Lincoln brakes and want to paint the drums before installing them, I absolutely cannot stand rust and unfortunately where I live it rains. What paint works best? I know that it has to be a high temp paint but which one? Barbecue paint? Brake Caliper paint? I doubt that engine paint can stand the heat.

[cas3]

I would use black epoxy primer and thats it. I don't think you will ever get brakes hot in normal use unless pulling a trailer down hill. I use regular 2 part urethane paint on engines, never had a need for "high temp" paint.

[19Fordy]

I painted my Lincoln brakes with Rustoleum black paint-brushed on. I think high temp engine paint from a spray can would be better.
I have been told that unpainted brake drums dissipate heat better than painted.
If that's true flat black bar-b-que spray paint would be best.
More info here:
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...drums.1256746/

[Kube]

I have always had mine powder coated. They mask the bearing and braking surfaces. Reasonable, beautiful and long lasting.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

I painted my Lincoln brakes with Rustoleum black paint-brushed on. I think high temp engine paint from a spray can would be better.
I have been told that unpainted brake drums dissipate heat better than painted.
If that's true flat black bar-b-que spray paint would be best.
More info here:
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...drums.1256746/

[fordor41]

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I painted our drums on our '41 in '95 with Rustoleum black. They were like new when we sold it 25 yrs later.

[jeepguy1948]

Powder coating is something I hadn’t thought of….

[sidevalve8ba]

I have done it two different ways. On one car I had them powder coated and they have held up quite well. No problem. On another car, on which I was being frugal, I just used black BBQ grille paint and it has held up surprisingly well. And the beauty is touch ups are easy.

[Planojc]

How about POR 15

[TJ]

POR 15 will work. I have used it on drums.

[Bored&Stroked]

Originally Posted by Kube

I have always had mine powder coated. They mask the bearing and braking surfaces. Reasonable, beautiful and long lasting.

That is exactly what I do! I also use a high-temp filler to fill-in the dang areas on the drum with the recessed lettering (new repop drums) - can't stand looking at those letters . . . but hey, I'm a bit anal about certain things! LOL