Refurbed callipers?
Refurbed callipers?
sprinter2012
13-07-2019, 02:02 PM #11How are you planning on getting round the fitment issues with wheels etc?
13-07-2019, 02:46 PM
el_bandido I don't have standard wheels.
Even Supra owners have to be careful what wheels they buy because of the calipers. So I can't imagine you will be able to just bolt them on without spacers.
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sprinter2012
13-07-2019, 02:46 PM #13el_bandido I don't have standard wheels.
Even Supra owners have to be careful what wheels they buy because of the calipers. So I can't imagine you will be able to just bolt them on without spacers.
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13-07-2019, 10:51 PM
http://www.biggred.co.uk
I normally use Brakes International as they are a bit cheaper than Bigg Red. However they don't do bespoke work, so if they don't have them on the shelf you're stuffed. Bigg Red will do bespoke work (i.e. refurb calipers they don't normally keep in stock, will refurb carriers for floating calipers too) and also paint/polymer coat calipers, unlike Brakes International.
That said I don't actually have my calipers back from Bigg Red just yet, but I've seen their work on some MR2 brakes:
Before:
![[Image: IMG_1384.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/Portgordon/2011/06%20-%20June/IMG_1384.jpg)
After:
![[Image: 44215752.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/Portgordon/2012/03%20-%20March/44215752.jpg)
Edit: Despite the name they don't JUST do red calipers
Edited 24-08-2012, 10:46 AM by toxo.
http://www.brakesint.co.uk
http://www.biggred.co.uk
I normally use Brakes International as they are a bit cheaper than Bigg Red. However they don't do bespoke work, so if they don't have them on the shelf you're stuffed. Bigg Red will do bespoke work (i.e. refurb calipers they don't normally keep in stock, will refurb carriers for floating calipers too) and also paint/polymer coat calipers, unlike Brakes International.
That said I don't actually have my calipers back from Bigg Red just yet, but I've seen their work on some MR2 brakes:
Before:
After:
Edit: Despite the name they don't JUST do red calipers
13-07-2019, 11:15 PM
sprinter2012 Even Supra owners have to be careful what wheels they buy because of the calipers.
lol.. that's polite, UK brakes impose so many restrictions on wheels, our choices are limited
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purplewitch
13-07-2019, 11:15 PM #16sprinter2012 Even Supra owners have to be careful what wheels they buy because of the calipers.
lol.. that's polite, UK brakes impose so many restrictions on wheels, our choices are limited
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"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
14-07-2019, 01:24 AM
el_bandido
14-07-2019, 01:24 AM #17The LS400 brakes give you a little bit more space than the supra brakes as well. At least, that's what the chaps over at myis seem to think.
18-07-2019, 11:04 PM
I've had a look for reconditioned calipers on ECP, Buy Parts By (very high surcharge) and Brakes International who I have decided to buy them from. It's about £50 more than doing them myself but at least they will get cleaned properly and if there are any issues I have a guarantee.
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E55EX_RACER
18-07-2019, 11:04 PM #18I was going to refurb the ones on the Corolla using a Big Redd kit but have since changed my mind. One is I can't really be bothered with stripping them all down and the other is apparently doing them DIY style doesn't always work, they can lose the pressure.
I've had a look for reconditioned calipers on ECP, Buy Parts By (very high surcharge) and Brakes International who I have decided to buy them from. It's about £50 more than doing them myself but at least they will get cleaned properly and if there are any issues I have a guarantee.
18-07-2019, 11:58 PM
E55EX_RACER I was going to refurb the ones on the Corolla using a Big Redd kit but have since changed my mind. One is I can't really be bothered with stripping them all down and the other is apparently doing them DIY style doesn't always work, they can lose the pressure.
I've had a look for reconditioned calipers on ECP, Buy Parts By (very high surcharge) and Brakes International who I have decided to buy them from. It's about £50 more than doing them myself but at least they will get cleaned properly and if there are any issues I have a guarantee.
I know exactly what you mean, I refurbed the calipers on my MR2 myself with a seal kit and they lasted about a year. For the sake of rebuilding them twice and the HOURS it takes you might as well buy proper refurbed ones.
Bigg Red's prices aren't that much higher than Brakes International for complete calipers, when you factor in the fact that they can paint or coat them during the refurb process.
E55EX_RACER I was going to refurb the ones on the Corolla using a Big Redd kit but have since changed my mind. One is I can't really be bothered with stripping them all down and the other is apparently doing them DIY style doesn't always work, they can lose the pressure.
I've had a look for reconditioned calipers on ECP, Buy Parts By (very high surcharge) and Brakes International who I have decided to buy them from. It's about £50 more than doing them myself but at least they will get cleaned properly and if there are any issues I have a guarantee.
I know exactly what you mean, I refurbed the calipers on my MR2 myself with a seal kit and they lasted about a year. For the sake of rebuilding them twice and the HOURS it takes you might as well buy proper refurbed ones.
Bigg Red's prices aren't that much higher than Brakes International for complete calipers, when you factor in the fact that they can paint or coat them during the refurb process.
19-07-2019, 12:15 AM
toxo I know exactly what you mean, I refurbed the calipers on my MR2 myself with a seal kit and they lasted about a year. For the sake of rebuilding them twice and the HOURS it takes you might as well buy proper refurbed ones.
Bigg Red's prices aren't that much higher than Brakes International for complete calipers, when you factor in the fact that they can paint or coat them during the refurb process.
Do Bigg Red sell reconditioned calipers as well then, I thought you had to send your own in to be done? I did think about getting them painted but the carriers will have to be hand painted, would there be a visible difference? I can't afford to have the car off the road so need some new ones first before I send mine back.
E55EX_RACER
19-07-2019, 12:15 AM #20toxo I know exactly what you mean, I refurbed the calipers on my MR2 myself with a seal kit and they lasted about a year. For the sake of rebuilding them twice and the HOURS it takes you might as well buy proper refurbed ones.
Bigg Red's prices aren't that much higher than Brakes International for complete calipers, when you factor in the fact that they can paint or coat them during the refurb process.
Do Bigg Red sell reconditioned calipers as well then, I thought you had to send your own in to be done? I did think about getting them painted but the carriers will have to be hand painted, would there be a visible difference? I can't afford to have the car off the road so need some new ones first before I send mine back.
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