Rear callipers ......What a numpty !

patrolman pete · 18th June 2024, 16:26

Well I feel like a right tatie !

After rebuilding the front of the Connie I thought I'd replace the rear callipers as one has been binding in the past and has a broken nipple. I got a good deal for a pair I from EBay so when they arrived I gave them a coat of calliper paint and left them in the garage to dry for a week. I've gone to fit one and it's too wide for the solid disc. I can't return them now so my question is, would a vented rear disc be a direct replacement for the solid type as if so would save a lot of further grief

patrolman pete · 18th June 2024, 17:00

Just realised I would need wider pad carriers !

patrolman pete · 18th June 2024, 20:34

Anyone selling any carriers for rear vented discs before I ask on faceache ? Rimmers as usual want a kidney but I only have one left ! I assume to pads are all the same ?

DMGRS · 23rd June 2024, 13:03

I'd just list the calipers for sale on here - you'll have to join as a member (from memory) but it's only cheap - plus supports the club.

We have the correct calipers here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...ob100020-oem-q

This is why it's usually worth a few quid extra to get them from a specialist - we know the cars inside out, and it's very rare an issue such as yours occurs.

patrolman pete · 24th June 2024, 05:51

Thank you for the reply. I’ve managed to get the correct callipers locally and I’m back on the road. I’ve also just ordered some calliper bolts from you as they also need replacing. I’ve decided to keep the wider callipers for a future upgrade. If I can get the correct pad carriers I can then fit the vented discs to my diesel automatic as I’m about to fit a tow bar to pull a caravan.The slimmer callipers I can put on my manual tourer which still has the original 22 year old parts that are still in good working order but a bit rusty. I’ve owned 75’s since 2001 so a few spare parts never come in wrong .

patrolman pete · 24th June 2024, 08:44

Calliper bolts received. Brilliant service as always.

18th June 2024, 16:26	#1
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Rear callipers ......What a numpty ! Well I feel like a right tatie ! After rebuilding the front of the Connie I thought I'd replace the rear callipers as one has been binding in the past and has a broken nipple. I got a good deal for a pair I from EBay so when they arrived I gave them a coat of calliper paint and left them in the garage to dry for a week. I've gone to fit one and it's too wide for the solid disc. I can't return them now so my question is, would a vented rear disc be a direct replacement for the solid type as if so would save a lot of further grief

23rd June 2024, 13:03	#4
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,369 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I'd just list the calipers for sale on here - you'll have to join as a member (from memory) but it's only cheap - plus supports the club. We have the correct calipers here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...ob100020-oem-q This is why it's usually worth a few quid extra to get them from a specialist - we know the cars inside out, and it's very rare an issue such as yours occurs. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

18th June 2024, 17:00	#2
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Just realised I would need wider pad carriers !

18th June 2024, 20:34	#3
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Anyone selling any carriers for rear vented discs before I ask on faceache ? Rimmers as usual want a kidney but I only have one left ! I assume to pads are all the same ?

24th June 2024, 05:51	#5
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Thank you for the reply. I’ve managed to get the correct callipers locally and I’m back on the road. I’ve also just ordered some calliper bolts from you as they also need replacing. I’ve decided to keep the wider callipers for a future upgrade. If I can get the correct pad carriers I can then fit the vented discs to my diesel automatic as I’m about to fit a tow bar to pull a caravan.The slimmer callipers I can put on my manual tourer which still has the original 22 year old parts that are still in good working order but a bit rusty. I’ve owned 75’s since 2001 so a few spare parts never come in wrong .

24th June 2024, 08:44	#6
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Calliper bolts received. Brilliant service as always.