V8 Rear Brake Calipers - Bolts

marshap123 · 25th July 2015, 14:58

Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase replacement bolts for the rear brake calipers on the ZT 260?

I recently had the discs and pads changed but the bolts in the calipers were a real pain to loosen - the heads are severely worn. New calipers cost a fortune (as far as I can tell) and if the bolts can be be purchased anywhere that would be ideal.

Any help much appreciated.

David Lawrence · 25th July 2015, 15:56

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Originally Posted by marshap123

Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase replacement bolts for the rear brake calipers on the ZT 260?

I recently had the discs and pads changed but the bolts in the calipers were a real pain to loosen - the heads are severely worn. New calipers cost a fortune (as far as I can tell) and if the bolts can be be purchased anywhere that would be ideal.

Any help much appreciated.

What size are they?

trikey · 25th July 2015, 16:56

I have new ones available if they are the same size as a 75 (Probably not though!)

marshap123 · 25th July 2015, 19:29

I don't know the size and my car is away for a day or two at present while the wheels are refurbished so I can't check. I would be surprised though if the standard 75 bolts fit. The brake discs on the rear of the 260 are unique and therefore I assume the calipers aren't 'normal' either.

marshap123 · 25th July 2015, 19:40

A bit of research has taught me that the calipers are AP Racing twin pot alloy calipers and that the discs are 332mm. Not sure if this helps anyone to point me in the right direction for the bolts?

Dominic22 · 25th July 2015, 20:09

The 260 rears are also on the lotus elise https://www.eliseparts.com/products/...caliper-bolts/

marshap123 · 25th July 2015, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Dominic22

The 260 rears are also on the lotus elise https://www.eliseparts.com/products/...caliper-bolts/

That's fantastic thank you. One last quick question (I hope) - there are three options to choose from on the page you kindly provided a link to. 'S1 Elise' or 'S2 Elise' or 'VX220'. Do you know which option I need as the disc sizes quoted are all smaller than the ZT's.

If not, I'll buy a set of each - can't really go wrong at £4.95 + VAT per set.

Greeners · 25th July 2015, 21:33

TYG000260 Bolt-rear suspension - M10 x 60 About £1.80 each

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID004213

25th July 2015, 14:58	#1
marshap123 Regular poster 2004 Mk1 MG ZT 260SE Saloon XPower Grey Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Keighley Posts: 55 Thanks: 26 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	V8 Rear Brake Calipers - Bolts Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase replacement bolts for the rear brake calipers on the ZT 260? I recently had the discs and pads changed but the bolts in the calipers were a real pain to loosen - the heads are severely worn. New calipers cost a fortune (as far as I can tell) and if the bolts can be be purchased anywhere that would be ideal. Any help much appreciated.

25th July 2015, 16:56	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,763 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I have new ones available if they are the same size as a 75 (Probably not though!) __________________ Lest we forget..

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marshap123 Regular poster 2004 Mk1 MG ZT 260SE Saloon XPower Grey Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Keighley Posts: 55 Thanks: 26 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	I don't know the size and my car is away for a day or two at present while the wheels are refurbished so I can't check. I would be surprised though if the standard 75 bolts fit. The brake discs on the rear of the 260 are unique and therefore I assume the calipers aren't 'normal' either. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Previous Cars H reg Rover 214 GSI (champagne) L reg Rover 214 SI (midnight blue) R694 LOK - Rover 218 coupe (amaranth pearl) AX53 YFG - Rover 75 diesel aka 'the tractor' (Odyssey Blue)

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marshap123 Regular poster 2004 Mk1 MG ZT 260SE Saloon XPower Grey Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Keighley Posts: 55 Thanks: 26 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	A bit of research has taught me that the calipers are AP Racing twin pot alloy calipers and that the discs are 332mm. Not sure if this helps anyone to point me in the right direction for the bolts? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Previous Cars H reg Rover 214 GSI (champagne) L reg Rover 214 SI (midnight blue) R694 LOK - Rover 218 coupe (amaranth pearl) AX53 YFG - Rover 75 diesel aka 'the tractor' (Odyssey Blue)

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	TYG000260 Bolt-rear suspension - M10 x 60 About £1.80 each http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID004213 __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

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Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	The 260 rears are also on the lotus elise https://www.eliseparts.com/products/...caliper-bolts/