Chris Wilson Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I have been meaning to do these for months, but here they are now. If you have even suffered just one corroded solid plain steel brake pad retaining pin on a UK spec caliper I don't need to tell you you what a nightmare they can be. I have seen calipers totally ruined by ham fisted attempts to remove a stuck plain steel (stock) pin. Do not understimate what a job getting one out properly can be, I take the caliper off altogether and bolt it to a fixture on the milling machine to drill them out centrally. Doing this "free hand" can lead to all manner of nasties. You can *ugger about for hours trying to remove seized pins, then you still need to source replacement ones once you get the things out. By using an austenitic stainless steel pin the problem of pin corrosion is eliminated and the pain of trying to remove seized fasteners should then be over for good. I am initially selling these hand made stainless pins as car kits, for front and rear UK calipers, at £38 plus VAT a set. Insured P&P to UK mainland addresses is £4.80 plus VAT. In a short while I hope to be able to sell pins for just front or rear calipers. Made by hand, each pin is checked for size and fit to ensure a perfect job and a hassle free installation. They are a direct replacement for the stock mild steel pins. I can take cheque, bank transfer or Paypal plus 4%, but I cannot accept debit or credit cards, sorry. Please e-mail your interest, Thanks. Don't forget my well known fast road pads, now available in a far bigger range taking in not only J-Spec and UK spec Supra calipers, but many other makes and models of cars, too, plus some pads for the likes of AP six pot and other after market calipers. I also do full race pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Absolutely fantastic would of had these in a heartbeat if i still had my UK brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 doh ive just bought new pins from Mr.T saying that they were only about £1.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 But not hand made with love (well a lathe, a Bridgeport, a TIG and a file and hacksaw...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little num Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 If you have the original pins make sure you clean the caliper hole out and put plenty of copper grease on the pins, this way they will never seize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 If you have the original pins make sure you clean the caliper hole out and put plenty of copper grease on the pins, this way they will never seize. How does that help chris`s sale?, the stainless pins are good upgrade, each time ive taken my pins out they are bent like a banana, which allows the pads to move too much, i`ll take a set chris, i`ll give you a call when i`m next over telford way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 If you have the original pins make sure you clean the caliper hole out and put plenty of copper grease on the pins, this way they will never seize. How does that help chris`s sale?, the stainless pins are good upgrade, each time ive taken my pins out they are bent like a banana, which allows the pads to move too much, i`ll take a set chris, i`ll give you a call when i`m next over telford way. Consider that a slap from your big brother:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Families ehh?!! I'll keep a set by for you, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Consider that a slap from your big brother:D lol Families ehh?!! I'll keep a set by for you, cheers. Ok, cheers chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little num Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 He has money to burn now he sold both he's cars lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 He has money to burn now he sold both he's cars lol. Aye beers are on me:d, well maybe 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 are you going to be able to supply these from now on or is this a one off thing ? i need to referb the calipers first and yes it would be nice to get them straight away but ive not got the cash at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looks like i need to get myself some UKs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 We'll see how they go, at the moment I am making small batches on demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Chris I'll have a set of these, do you want pay pal payment to your usual account with a message what its for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Sounds good Chris I'll consider UK brakes now I know these are available, as I have first hand experience of how bad the stock pins can be To anyone who has not had to change their brake pads before, this is a well worth while upgrade. Removing the stock ones can be amongst the worst jobs to do on a Supra. (I'd say even worse than removing the stock twins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 £38+VAT for both front and rear, i.e. 8 pins altogether? BTW this was posted and yet I never received an email back = massive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Yes, that's for a full set, if Paypal is the method of payment please add the 4% fee though. I will PM all payment options, a bank transfer will save you a bit Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 i only have uk fronts at the moment so when your doing fronts only ill take a set mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 OK, will do a few extra this week, flu willing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Yes, that's for a full set, if Paypal is the method of payment please add the 4% fee though. I will PM all payment options, a bank transfer will save you a bit Thanks. Bank transfer is fine for me. I have to weigh these against Paul W's, which are cheaper but not SS. You have my email address so use that for payment details please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 on hearing about this being the worst job to do on a supra as soon as i have the calipers referbed i will upgrade to these i think just to eliminate the pain in the arse before it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I can vouch for what a pain in the arse the standard worn pins can be, if you get just the front sorted Chris, can you Pm me a price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Email sent again - may need these asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Im going to need a front and rear set, email on the way Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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