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2014 Crew with HOL.5308-maybe MGP calipars covers?

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No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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I just upgrade my 2014 Crew to a set of bright chrome HOL.5308 5 spoke wheels and was thinking of adding a set of MGP calipars covers to bring focas to the wheels. Anyone install these on a truck? Photos?

 

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Why not just paint the calipers?

 

 

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No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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I did that some time back and the paint did not last as long as I had hoped for. I did use high temp engine enamel and did a pretty good job of cleaning with wire brushes and brake cleaner...

I think I'll give the covers a try.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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I used VHT engine enamel on my 08 and it's been 4 years. They still look good. Two things though, first the 08 had black painted calipers from the factory and the paint stuck. Second, I'm in California...no salt.

randalldavis Enthusiast

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I have a set of black ones installed.

I installed them for the sole purpose of deflecting brake dust back under the truck and not out on my rims.

They were a must on my 2011 Camaro SS. I don't think the truck is as bad as the Camaro, but this helps the rims stay cleaner longer.

 

Thanks Randall

No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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Well, I went and did it. Not bad but I think I would like the covers a deep yellow or the color Maze because I am a Michigan fan... :driving:

 

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14'SilveradoLT Enthusiast

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^^^Looks nice...do they increase the heat on the brakes in any noticeable way? Seems like it might not allow them cool as fast.

 

If they help with brake dust, that's a nice positive.

No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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^^^Looks nice...do they increase the heat on the brakes in any noticeable way? Seems like it might not allow them cool as fast.

 

If they help with brake dust, that's a nice positive.

MGP Caliper Covers are laser cut from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum, so I would think the aluminum would act as a heat sink and help cool the calipars. They shoiuld help with brake dust... seems as if they will deflect it back towards the inside of the wheels.

I have an aluminum sleeve that I slip over my oil filter on my Harley and it seemed to lower the oil about 7 to 9 degree so I assume these may do the same, but they don't fit tight around the calipars, more like a shroud.

Newm Enthusiast

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Well, I went and did it. Not bad but I think I would like the covers a deep yellow or the color Maze because I am a Michigan fan... :driving:

 

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Looks good. You wouldn't happen to have a close up wheel shot with them on would you? I want to see what they look like up close before I pull the trigger. Thanks.

No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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Sure.The first is the rear wheel cover. It is a bit smaller than the front.

 

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The front is larger and I had to cut the end of the clips off just a bit. I use an air grinder and removed about 1/4" from the end of the clips.

 

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No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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Actuall I had to cut the ends of the REAR clips off just a bit NOT the fronts. Sorry about that.

white1500 Senior Enthusiast

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Quality pads will run move all dust issues under normal driving. I for one couldn't live with tacky covers that emulate a bbk.

No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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Copy on the quality pads... New truck so I will run with the pads that it comes with until it's time for a change. I run Lyndal Z pads on the Harley for just that reason. Same stopping power without all the dust that harms the wheels. I have installed Wagner ThermoQuiets on my vehicles in the past with great results.

 

As for the "bbk" I am not sure what it stands for but tacky is in the eye of the beholder... Your entitled to your opinion. The dust is almost secondary to the "bling" effect. I want to draw attention to the wheels. I wanted these wheels since I had my 05 Avalanche and now that I have a truck I plan of keeping for a while I laid out the cash for them. FYI, these came from Detroit Wheel in Troy Michigan. They are OEM 5308's and carry a 5 year warranty against pitting, pealing, rust etc... Just not happy with the aftermarket caps.

 

So far no issues but I only drove 40 miles since install.

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