Duffers Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Hi All I've started getting a rather nasty "sticky" front offside caliper. It is rapidly going to fry the disc and pads and I was wondering if anyone had a good working set of front J-Spec calipers? I KNOW I need to go Uk Spec but I just can't afford it at the moment but need something sorting with this caliper as the car pulls VIOLENTLY to one side when I brake hard and its getting dangerous. Hope someone has some good working ones. Thanks in advance... Paul D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Wouldn't the caliper recondition kit be your best bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffers Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 Wouldn't the caliper recondition kit be your best bet? I'm really not sure mate. I suppose it might be but I wasn't sure if I could just get the recondition kit over here in the UK - with it being a J-Spec caliper and all. CW thinks he might have some calipers so I'm going to see if he has or not. If not, I'll look into the recondition kit and where its available from! Cheers Carl0s Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Kit is avaiable here a search may give part no's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffers Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 Kit is avaiable here a search may give part no's Much appreciated, I'll check that out after speaking to CW - thanks Mr.T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I have one one the shelf reconned ready to go if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Brake refurb is actually quite easy to do - if your caliper hasn't actually sustained any damage to the body. The fronts have aluminium piston housings so even if a seal has gone the likleyhood of corrosion is small. However, the bores for the sliding pics go straight into the cast iron carrier. The pins are chrome plated steel and should be ok, but if the bores have gone then new calipers would be your best bet. If you decide to go for the refurb, PM me and I'll send you the part numbers. Its not an expensive job, just time consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I have a set of fronts, I needed a set of backs so I bought a full set. They are painted red and are second hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffers Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 Thanks for the further information Fellas - much appreciated. I'm still waiting to see if CW has any spares and then I'll look into the refurb kit idea. I really appreciate the help though - have a good weekend all !! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'll check first thing in the morning, they aren't here at home, I need to pop over elsewhere to see if there are any left. If you phone me in the morning, around 10.00 AM, it will remind me to sort this for you, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 hi, if Duffers dosent want them i would be interested my nearside one failed today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I have an offside (right hand) front caliper and perfect slider in stock here, if you still need one. I can throw it on for you if you like. I also have perfect LH slider if that's seized. 07971-952084 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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