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Red, Black or Silver Front Brake Caliper? What color do you like?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ptm, May 6, 2017.

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What color front brake caliper looks better

Poll closed May 13, 2017.

  1. Silver

    3 vote(s)
    21.4%

  2. Black

    8 vote(s)
    57.1%

  3. Red

    3 vote(s)
    21.4%
  1. May 6, 2017 at 7:18 AM
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    ptm

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    TWorld, please let me know what color front brake caliper you believe looks the best on my truck.

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  2. May 6, 2017 at 7:23 AM
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    a986dude

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    I'd paint the rotor hat red too
     
    a986dude, May 6, 2017
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  3. May 6, 2017 at 7:26 AM
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    Thesandaddict

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    Silver.... don't draw attention to the fact we have drum rears lol
     
    Thesandaddict, May 6, 2017
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  4. May 6, 2017 at 7:26 AM
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    ptm

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    LOL, I agree!
     
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  5. May 6, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    httuner

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    Red has always been my go to color for calipers; just looks cool, although I'm starting to like Yellow too; but red on a red truck is perfect.
     
    httuner, May 6, 2017
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  6. May 6, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    jwctaco

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    I like red best, but I painted mine black. Just to flashy for my age. I do like the body color match as well.
     
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  7. May 6, 2017 at 3:34 PM
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    Black. Always.
     
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