Calipers?

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new calipers arent dear id fit them nowadays ,ive reconned hundreds of cailpers and the price of new doesnt warrant touching an old one unless in very good condition casting wise
 
The only advice I have is to replace the double hex bolts when you put them back on. Mine where a bitch to get off as they were so rusty and rounded off. New ones off eBay with a dab of loctite, jobs a gooden.
 
I got rebuild kits from allmakes including pistons for under £15 per side for the front calipers, so not sure where the £100 ones are !

Aftermarket calipers are £50 ish and I agree with above. It's easier than messing with re seal kits as long as the new calipers are good quality.
 
From recollection the new caliper bolts come with the thread lock already impregnated into the thread. It's there for a reason - why anyone would want to copper slip over thread lock is beyond me. :eek::eek:
Always buy new caliper bolts for the sake of safety and the proper thread lock on.
I dare say you could re use with your own thread lock but they don't cost a lot.
I tried to rebuild but the pistons were so seized I could not remove them or rewind them. even broke the rewind tool!!! So I ended up buying two new calipers - Still got the 8 pistons and seals in my garage - false economy - If any one is interested pm me

James
 
If you think you can save money go Ahead but if your calipers are that rotten the the outer dust cap rubber Recess will be corroded and you will enjoy cleaning it up if you have any lip left on it and no decent dust rubbers fitted your soon be back to square one .
 
currymunster said:
From recollection the new caliper bolts come with the thread lock already impregnated into the thread. It's there for a reason - why anyone would want to copper slip over thread lock is beyond me. :eek::eek:
Always buy new caliper bolts for the sake of safety and the proper thread lock on.
I dare say you could re use with your own thread lock but they don't cost a lot.
I tried to rebuild but the pistons were so seized I could not remove them or rewind them. even broke the rewind tool!!! So I ended up buying two new calipers - Still got the 8 pistons and seals in my garage - false economy - If any one is interested pm me

James
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They do James I always bought new bolts, hate those multi point bolts nothing wrong with a good old hex head :mad:
 
I actually found it easier to remove the multi point bolts then the hex bolts. To many of them would strip. So had to break out the grinder.

I think new ones will be the route I go. Maybe an up grade is the way to go. Vented front discs and rear.
 
jakeslandy said:
I actually found it easier to remove the multi point bolts then the hex bolts. To many of them would strip. So had to break out the grinder.

I think new ones will be the route I go. Maybe an up grade is the way to go. Vented front discs and rear.
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Save you money on standard , its not a racing car.
 
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