Refurbed callipers?
Refurbed callipers?
How are you planning on getting round the fitment issues with wheels etc?
el_bandido I don't have standard wheels.
el_bandido I don't have standard wheels.
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
sprinter2012 Even Supra owners have to be careful what wheels they buy because of the calipers.
sprinter2012 Even Supra owners have to be careful what wheels they buy because of the calipers.
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.