MGP BRAKE CALIPER COVERS! (1.5 year review)

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @BalancePointMedia
    @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад +20

    What do you guys think of MGP brake caliper covers?

    • @rickymemeti1826
      @rickymemeti1826 2 года назад +2

      If they would be shaped a little bit sharper 😩

    • @LegendRonk
      @LegendRonk 2 года назад +1

      @@rickymemeti1826 yeah the look is big and bulky

    • @hill600
      @hill600 2 года назад +1

      Literally had my one front cover break off in the middle of driving on the highway… now Im hearing a weird noise 😭

    • @peterking3131
      @peterking3131 Год назад

      Look fake indeed. There are better options, but not CCI

    • @linuxmilestone8147
      @linuxmilestone8147 10 месяцев назад

      It will be pirated in 2024 😂

  • @yystyyst1567
    @yystyyst1567 3 года назад +44

    Honestly had them for a year. And my wheels are kept clean with these covers they do a good job

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад +6

      That’s what we’re saying, as brake covers, which they are definitely advertised as, they do a great job of keeping brake dust down.

    • @CashCowz962
      @CashCowz962 2 года назад +1

      Does it overheat your brakes?

    • @kros7522
      @kros7522 2 года назад

      @@CashCowz962 i want to know that 🤔

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад

      Not in the slightest

    • @sammyg805
      @sammyg805 2 года назад

      So where does the dust go ? Clog up working the brake callipers ?

  • @lesleyh2007
    @lesleyh2007 2 месяца назад

    I recently put these on my Red 2018 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso. The red pretty much matches my vehicle paint. They are calliper covers but look great to me. I absolutely love the more finished look they give to the vehicle wheel area. They just look neater and cleaner plus give a sportier look also. They might not appeal to those who “track” their Spiders but for street use they have appeal. Thanks for your video.

  • @mikemcghee2460
    @mikemcghee2460 3 года назад +12

    I have them on my S550 Mustang GT and they are excellent brake dust covers. Never any brake dust on my wheels

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад +2

      They’re great at doing exactly that, we never really have any brake dust on our wheels. We love em!

  • @edwinvalentinocamacho7220
    @edwinvalentinocamacho7220 2 года назад +3

    Thanks guys.. have a sport Scion tC...2006 in great shape and with my new tires, these caliper covers really pop out the look

  • @Whitesp44
    @Whitesp44 3 года назад +8

    Thanks fellas. Just bought a Grand Cherokee Altitude Black. Was looking at a custom blue with the Jeep logo but wasn't sure if they would hold up. Don't trust myself painting the calipers LOL.

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад +2

      Yeah! No problem, we’re glad this helped you. They look pretty good on the car and it would definitely save you a decent amount of time to just get a set to throw on. 🤙

  • @kennyandsaradechmerowski455
    @kennyandsaradechmerowski455 Год назад +1

    I have had mine for 18 months, always clean I to have never touched them. Makes the car look nice. I put them on my wife’s car as well.

  • @JulietActual
    @JulietActual 3 года назад +11

    I just came across these & it doesn't look bad at all. I just got my supra & its definitely something I'm looking for to cover it from dust etc. I've seen folks use spray paint & peel it off whenever but it's so much work taping it all up

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад +1

      I painted the calipers underneath and these look better and work really well to protect from dust! We recently swapped some pads on the car and the calipers underneath were very dusty

    • @JulietActual
      @JulietActual 3 года назад

      @@BalancePointMedia I looked it up but they have it for 97 & 98 supras only😭

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад

      @@JulietActual They might have something that works for you! Yours is an 01? I assume it's from or in Japan?

    • @JulietActual
      @JulietActual 3 года назад

      @@BalancePointMedia yeah , 2021. I haven't heard back from them so I dont wanna take a chance.

    • @JulietActual
      @JulietActual 3 года назад

      I could go the cheaper route but you gotta use car glue to make it stick. Not happening 😂

  • @FabienTeulieres93
    @FabienTeulieres93 Месяц назад

    I used to have a set of these (in brushed satin silver) on my 2000 i30 before upgrading to PowerStop brakes. They looked really good under my Work wheels. Excellent product in my opinion. Would buy again if I had to.

  • @edwinwilliams3120
    @edwinwilliams3120 3 года назад +2

    These cover's are all that with the chips and the dip damn I'm glad I ran across it yo just what the doctor ordered

  • @John8.7
    @John8.7 Год назад +1

    Good video and I love the Mystery Machine

  • @iwillCTE
    @iwillCTE 3 года назад +5

    I have them on my car and on the rear passenger side there is a squeal cause the clip is rubbing the rotor.. I've taken the whole thing off and reinstalled it still rubbed, I've bent the clips inwards,still rubs.. I've set the clips to the back as far as I can and it still rubs... the other 3 are fine, zero noise form them. I can't for the life of me get this one side to stop though...
    They looks cool though! Just wish I could get this noise to stop

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад

      That sucks! We hope you can solve it somehow! Maybe ask MGP for new hardware for one corner?

    • @Kingz4Kings
      @Kingz4Kings 3 года назад +1

      Im going thru the same thing bro

    • @iwillCTE
      @iwillCTE 3 года назад +1

      @@Kingz4Kings I fixed it. I took it off shaved and cut the bottom clip on an angle put it back on drove it hard for like a day and it was all good

    • @Kingz4Kings
      @Kingz4Kings 3 года назад

      @@iwillCTE see I'm lucky cuz the dealership replacing mine bro. He was fucking with it and I told him not too. But hey my clip broke off when I was driving. It sounded like metal on metal just like it was rubbing. The caliper cover is off and it still sounds like something is in there/fell off the in between the rotor or something idk.im still hearing noise even when I took it off. Do u know why I'm still hearing noise even after the caliper cover is off completely? Just one side of the clip broke off. The other side clip is still on. Do u know why or may have suggestions as to why I'm still hearing noise ?
      And thanks man cuz my driver side one is fucked up but the other 3 are perfectly fine no problems.

    • @darthvader220
      @darthvader220 2 года назад

      @@iwillCTE so by cutting the clip did you shape it down to like a v shape? and about how much did you take off like half an inch?

  • @missmeyon
    @missmeyon 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for your review. Mine should be here soon. Looking forward upgrading the look of my car, and less brake dust!

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад

      We think you'll love em!

    • @bigchicotv7776
      @bigchicotv7776 2 года назад

      I just installed mine and the right front cover is the only one that is scraping between router and clip. I have tried uninstalling, filing down but still scraping. Any tips??

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад

      Sorry for the late response, you just need to bend the bracket until it clears the rotor

  • @KingMatt1
    @KingMatt1 Год назад +1

    How are they holding up now? I painted the calipers on my car red 2 years ago and the paint has held up great but the calipers get dirty fast and the brake dust shows up instantly on my black wheels.
    For my next car I’ll most likely go with caliper covers for the style and not having to deal with brake dust making my wheels look dirty 24/7

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  Год назад +2

      They’re holding up great, and they’re still doing an absolutely fantastic job of keeping brake dust off of everything. We’re both surprised at just how well they work.

  • @NoonMight
    @NoonMight 2 года назад +1

    I’m trying to get blue covers, off brand, for my 19’ ford raptor with 20” wheels

  • @jondimaso9273
    @jondimaso9273 2 года назад +2

    Do you think white covers would show visable dirt easily? I feel like they would but if kept clean they would look so good on my black honda accord coupe.

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад +1

      Probably not as much as youd expect since it blocks brake dust mostly on the underside of the cover

  • @matthewhartman7176
    @matthewhartman7176 Год назад +2

    I ordered the generic ones myself. Haven't been installed yet. I don't want the MGP logo and "rivets" to be so prominent because I think it looks cheap, so thinking about hitting them with some VHT red anodized paint.
    Glad to know they actually shield brake dust, my Konigs are constantly covered in dust. Now I have a legit reason to justify these covers besides just being a cheap bastard. 🙃
    Hoping these covers give me a 25 HP boost. 😆

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  Год назад +1

      Lol they will if you believe! We love ours

    • @matthewhartman7176
      @matthewhartman7176 Год назад +2

      @@BalancePointMedia
      One thing I've learned about these whether they're retailed directly from the manufacturer or from an independent seller is that if you even as much open the package they consider that a "used" item and will not refund your money if you discover a bad fit.
      Basically, the clips on my rear calipers are too wide to seat correctly. The seller advertised as fitting my year make/model, but they don't fit. Since I opened the plastic bag to try fitment (like duh) of just one of the clips, they will not accept a return/refund. Rather than lose basically $200 I'm going to break out the old Dremel and adapt those clips to work.
      Their business model is a bit shady to say the least, so if anyone is in the market for these covers make sure, then triple check you're ordering the right version specific to your vehicle, because just opening the plastic packaging voids your refund, giving you one shot to get it right.
      $200 isn't chump change for a lot of ppl.

    • @peterking3131
      @peterking3131 Год назад +1

      @@matthewhartman7176 Absolutely. It is a way how MGP and CCI communicate and sell that definitely turned my sight to AliExpress. Found right seller there who is also manufacturer. He checked my exact model, asked for pics and made custom tailored aluminum covers with any logo or color without up price. 2,5 weeks later box arrived and voila. Way, way nicer for roughly 200$ (instead of 300$ for definitely less attractive final product). It is great that we can learn from each others how to make better purchases.

  • @jesusisoursavior2682
    @jesusisoursavior2682 6 месяцев назад +2

    is this not dangerous in the long run

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  6 месяцев назад +2

      Not at all.

    • @jesusisoursavior2682
      @jesusisoursavior2682 6 месяцев назад

      @@BalancePointMedia how many year you use your caliper cover very cool

    • @FabienTeulieres93
      @FabienTeulieres93 Месяц назад

      I had a set of these caliper covers for about 3 years on my car a while ago. Never had a problem. Just follow the instructions carefully and torque the bolts properly 😃

  • @TheBarberOneRJ
    @TheBarberOneRJ 2 года назад +1

    Dope Vid Brothers!

  • @Whoareyoucalling
    @Whoareyoucalling 7 месяцев назад +1

    Performance breaks cost to much after market, $3,000 for a good looking set is criminal especially when speccing it through the a dealers builder website the additional cost is $1,500 at most unless you spring of CCB which range from $7K up to $20k.

  • @jimfoster9532
    @jimfoster9532 Год назад

    Has anybody had an issue with brake pad replacement with these covers? I’m afraid a mechanic won’t take them off properly and replace them properly. I’m just wondering if anyone has had an issue. Thanks

  • @successfulee6131
    @successfulee6131 3 года назад +2

    Levi MGP (MGP Caliper Covers)
    Oct 1, 2021, 1:14 PM PDT
    In order to align the covers properly on a vehicle's caliper to meet the mounting points you can push or pull the welded arms closer to each other or away from each other as required. Each arm is welded at the front plate but the rest of the arm is free to adjust without snapping. The arms are made of aluminum so they will take a stretch, see image attached for reference, thank you!

    Can you send us a picture that shows the incorrect fitment.

  • @aliu_q60a26
    @aliu_q60a26 2 года назад +1

    Do you have a link for these. I have a 2001 Lexus is300 and looking to add these on my new brake kit

  • @kristib.1127
    @kristib.1127 2 года назад +1

    Will they fit on 16 inch wheels?

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад

      I believe they sell a smaller size, I know the rears that are on the G are a smaller size cover.

  • @jessedejesus2856
    @jessedejesus2856 3 года назад +3

    Mine are making noise on the drivers side

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад

      There’s a chance your brackets aren’t clearing the edge of the rotor. Is it a squealing sound?

    • @derby941
      @derby941 3 года назад

      Just got mine installed and hear some noise also. What was your solution?

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад +1

      @@derby941 The way these install the highest probably of noise is due to lack of clearance from the bracket to the edge of the rotor. What does the sound sound like? Metal squealing or dragging?

    • @urbanpeltier1622
      @urbanpeltier1622 3 года назад +3

      Answer the man dammit!!

    • @a.d.c7941
      @a.d.c7941 2 года назад

      @@urbanpeltier1622 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @alividal9596
    @alividal9596 2 года назад

    The calipers do not need protection from dust, they need more than the air to pass through them to cool them down. all you do is heat the brakes more than acceptable

    • @8risk
      @8risk 2 года назад +2

      I don’t think they tracking that car lol

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, these brakes barely see stress lol

  • @fcbarcelona2410
    @fcbarcelona2410 Год назад +1

    Looks good and actually I was thinking paint my calipers but looks like duty all the time....now I gonna try to get the calipers covers because cover your tire from dusty and looks better I think....

  • @julianpsoto5670
    @julianpsoto5670 3 года назад

    Did u have a problem installing the back ones

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад +1

      The back ones were relatively straightforward as well. Are you running into an issue on your install?

    • @julianpsoto5670
      @julianpsoto5670 3 года назад

      @@BalancePointMedia yes

  • @re9473
    @re9473 Год назад

    So what you 100% say that you have a lot less brake dust on your actual wheels and not the dust just going around the cover and still getting on your wheels

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  Год назад

      There would be substantially more dust on the wheels without the covers. Of course they won’t block everything but considering that I don’t clean them for months at a time and they’re still basically clean, I’d consider that to be a good indicator
      The amount of dust under the covers when we removed them for a brake job was substantial as well

  • @ambientsounds1416
    @ambientsounds1416 2 года назад

    Muricans: "in like 3 months it'll be 2 years"

  • @jouleSansLoi
    @jouleSansLoi 2 года назад +2

    "Simulated Rivets" ... spray on rivets, as fake as a spray on tan.

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад

      Much like a simulated tan :p. But for real, they’re caliper covers, they’re not trying to look like real brakes in our opinion, and they do an amazing job keeping brake dust off the wheels. 🤙

  • @CFINTRUDER
    @CFINTRUDER 10 месяцев назад

    I rathe buy AOOA caliper covers more cooler in 3d Design .

  • @edm785
    @edm785 3 года назад +4

    I understand your reason as to why you got it and how you think it looks cool and how you're not trying to be something you're not. In my opinion though if you don't really care about that aspect of your car (because as you stated it is your ladies car) why even bother buying nice wheels then? Doesn't it just defeat the purpose of going all out for that aspect of the car? You don't really need nice wheels. You could've used that money to improve the car in some other areas. That's just my opinion though. I would like to hear why you went half way with that portion of that car.

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад +8

      Great question!
      I should probably be more specific about what I define as a show car, having owned a few in the past. If the car were a show car, I would run the proper big brake kit and authentic wheels. Since it’s my girlfriends automatic awd daily driver, and I have a 350z and panigale, I have no interest in improving the performance of the car. Every modification I’ve done to this car, except for the swift springs which improved handling, has only improved the car aesthetically. Ultimately we now have a car that looks good, handles well, and gets a lot of complements. So as far as I’m concerned I’ve made every choice I’ve wanted to in order to improve this car in almost every category like you said.
      And in reference to the wheels, these are replicas and if I wanted to get the show wheels I would have probably spent at least twice as much. They were certainly an improvement over the stock 17s which look hideous.
      So to sum it up, I do care how it looks, or else I wouldn’t have done any of this in the first place. But it’s not a show car, and if it was, I would have spent a significantly higher amount of money on everything. Also my gf loves it

    • @Da.PantyStealer
      @Da.PantyStealer 3 года назад +3

      😯

  • @15DurangoRT
    @15DurangoRT 5 месяцев назад +2

    Hey! Buy what you like. You don't have to live with these people.

  • @DawnBrooks-z9t
    @DawnBrooks-z9t 3 месяца назад

    Lubowitz Cliff

  • @mannymak9836
    @mannymak9836 3 года назад +1

    I purchase caliper from them it did not cover whole caliper Toyota Camry 2019 beware of them

  • @curiousjorge6060
    @curiousjorge6060 4 месяца назад +1

    My q50 breaks are insanely priced
    Ima get these 😂 idc yall go buy your own q50 and do it how yall say in the comments

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  4 месяца назад

      For real run what makes you happy. Everyone gets upset about stuff that's not even on their own car

  • @petermuniz9296
    @petermuniz9296 2 года назад +1

    I don’t see nothing fake it’s cover

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад

      We agree, but tbh it’s pretty evenly divided on this. A bunch of people wouldn’t run them, a bunch would. For keeping brake dust off the wheels? They’ve been so good. They look nice, and they keep the wheels cleaner longer. All good in our book.

    • @petermuniz9296
      @petermuniz9296 2 года назад

      @@BalancePointMedia am thinking of putting it on my car but the real metal ones are 200 bucks and the plastic one are 50 buck

  • @FreshChurchboy
    @FreshChurchboy 2 года назад +3

    Other dude was quite annoying

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад +4

      Not sure which one other dude is. Both are super informed on cars and are great friends. 🤙🤙🤙

    • @FreshChurchboy
      @FreshChurchboy 2 года назад

      @@BalancePointMedia the bigger 1 that wasn't holding the camera. The interruptions was a lil irritating

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад +2

      Well bro, it’s one of those interesting things, where you realize that all normal conversations have interruptions. It’s pretty rare to have a simple conversation with someone without anyone interjecting. So maybe it’s annoying? Maybe we’ve been friends for long enough, that we can bounce silly stuff off of each other. Is what it is. Enjoy your day. 🤙

  • @VincentBard-m2k
    @VincentBard-m2k 2 месяца назад

    Jackson Mark Thomas Dorothy Lewis Jose

  • @rickylee2477
    @rickylee2477 Год назад

    Proven ground makes some that don’t look cheap and as fake as mpg or RC and some of the other brands.

  • @JayGotcha5285
    @JayGotcha5285 3 года назад

    How long untill rice is unacceptable 🤣

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  3 года назад +5

      Considering these brake dust covers are actually keeping my wheels very dust free for extended periods of time, I’d consider them more than acceptable. And definitely better than the fake big brake kits that actually try to look like calipers 🤙

    • @YoungBlaze
      @YoungBlaze 3 года назад +2

      Rice is king 🍚

    • @charlespaul3776
      @charlespaul3776 3 года назад +2

      Your a hater.. these are an inexpensive way to not have to look at unsightly brake calipers and if you keep your car impeccably clean as I do they save a lot of time in the cleaning department..

  • @brucewayne2773
    @brucewayne2773 11 месяцев назад +3

    These look too fake for me, great for brake dusts

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  11 месяцев назад +1

      They work amazingly for keeping brake dust off. We get it though, they’re not for everyone.

  • @prawnstar502
    @prawnstar502 2 года назад

    i looked them up.. $300 Zzz lame

    • @BalancePointMedia
      @BalancePointMedia  2 года назад

      We got ours for around $140-160 just keep an eye out for deals

  • @causa2009
    @causa2009 2 года назад

    Let the other guy talk

  • @leftlane1405
    @leftlane1405 Год назад

    Looks fake 👎

  • @electropalsceo
    @electropalsceo 8 месяцев назад

    LOOKS HORRIBLE