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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1463 |
The place I'm aware of online are BCS Automotive however, iirc it's around £250-300 per caliper for a refurbishment of the front Brembos (and Maltings sell brand new reproductions for a smidge over £300 on next day delivery anyway).
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15th Aug 2022 7:14pm |
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Andy2986 Member Since: 26 May 2019 Location: Suffolk Posts: 113 |
I saw the Maltings callipers but if I’m honest was worried that they wouldn’t be up to OEM standard.
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15th Aug 2022 7:34pm |
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1463 |
The rear calipers are notorious for seizing so, would be best they're new or have a full refurb. Like I say, the refurb kit isn't expensive so, is no big deal.
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15th Aug 2022 7:45pm |
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GraemeC Member Since: 01 Jul 2012 Location: Chester Posts: 836 |
https://www.biggred.co.uk/
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16th Aug 2022 11:29am |
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dhallworth Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3067 |
They're very easy to do yourself.
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16th Aug 2022 11:56am |
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Andy2986 Member Since: 26 May 2019 Location: Suffolk Posts: 113 |
Wow they look great !
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17th Aug 2022 2:14pm |
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dhallworth Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3067 |
No, that’s just the finish that came from the can.
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17th Aug 2022 3:30pm |
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beemer5711 Member Since: 31 Jul 2022 Location: Wales Posts: 72 |
They look mega! |
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29th Aug 2022 7:39am |
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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8190 |
Callipers are a great way to start doing you own DIY, if you find it's too much then just send them to one of the places refurbishing them...
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29th Aug 2022 10:04am |
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Phoenix Member Since: 16 May 2022 Location: Gone Posts: 1631 |
PPF? I assume the decals are just one of the many fleabay offerings? Mine are looking a bit road-weary so it's on the list of cosmetic jobs, I'm thinking of doing 'something' with the rear calipers and carriers, maybe the same colour but without the stickers... |
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29th Aug 2022 4:37pm |
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Flashman Member Since: 05 Jun 2011 Location: Windsor & Brentwood Posts: 1228 |
I've had to order the Maltings front 6 pot callipers as I have some seized pistons. I will then refurbish the old ones once off the car.
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29th Aug 2022 6:37pm |
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1205 |
Hi Flashman, interested in how you discovered you had some seized pistons. |
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29th Aug 2022 8:05pm |
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Flashman Member Since: 05 Jun 2011 Location: Windsor & Brentwood Posts: 1228 |
The car I bought had been standing for a while during Covid and there was a serious vibration through the steering when braking. The front discs were seriously rusted and when I looked to change the front pads I found that only 2 of the 3 pistons was pressing against the pads causing serious vibration issues. To be safe I am just replacing with the Maltings ones so I can drive it, and will then look to referring the original Brembo ones to put back on the car in the future.
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29th Aug 2022 8:17pm |
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PlaceDuPilori Member Since: 05 Apr 2021 Location: Sussex Posts: 13 |
Hi Tom - slightly older thread I know. How did you get on with the Maltings callipers in the end? |
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2nd Feb 2024 1:24pm |
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