Brake caliper repair kits?

mininuts · 19th June 2018, 13:36

Got a set of calipers to refurb for my ZTT.
Starting with the fronts and seen this kit

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...YAAOSwMTpZd3A1
Any thoughts on the quality or, can anybody recommend a good quality kit for the front and rear calipers.

Many thanks.

Fusilier · 19th June 2018, 14:51

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Originally Posted by mininuts

Got a set of calipers to refurb for my ZTT.
Starting with the fronts and seen this kit

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...YAAOSwMTpZd3A1
Any thoughts on the quality or, can anybody recommend a good quality kit for the front and rear calipers.

Many thanks.

Paul

I have used this company on a few occasions and recommend them for refurbishment kits for the Brake Callipers

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Bigg-Red-Lt..._sid=144806038

Stu

mininuts · 19th June 2018, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Fusilier

Paul

I have used this company on a few occasions and recommend them for refurbishment kits for the Brake Callipers

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Bigg-Red-Lt..._sid=144806038

Stu

Thank you Stu

MSS · 19th June 2018, 18:51

As above, I have also used Bigg-Red kits and can recommend.

mininuts · 19th June 2018, 18:53

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Originally Posted by mss

As above, I have also used Bigg-Red kits and can recommend.

Thanks Maninder

clf · 19th June 2018, 19:03

I have used both. The Frentech seals 'feel' a little thicker and a little more forgiving when fitting too. The Frentech ones gave me a little more confidence but in use, I do not think there will be any difference.

Keep in mind that there are different sizes too for the pistons. 36mm and 40mm on the rears. THIS post shows the differences I found and used. The fronts were for 190 conversion (so a little more straightforward) and I used the kit from Bigg Red.

mininuts · 19th June 2018, 19:46

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Originally Posted by clf

I have used both. The Frentech seals 'feel' a little thicker and a little more forgiving when fitting too. The Frentech ones gave me a little more confidence but in use, I do not think there will be any difference.

Keep in mind that there are different sizes too for the pistons. 36mm and 40mm on the rears. THIS post shows the differences I found and used. The fronts were for 190 conversion (so a little more straightforward) and I used the kit from Bigg Red.

Thanks for that Alan, very useful info there

trikey · 19th June 2018, 19:55

I just get calipers from here, then again I hate refurbing brakes!!

https://brakeparts.co.uk/

SCP440 · 19th June 2018, 21:09

Have you seen these?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Bra...19.m1438.l2649

I know it is more that a kit but saves a lot of work and you know they are going to be correct.

Madderz · 19th June 2018, 21:16

Those ones are the bmw type that go with the 325mm disks, they're not interchangeable

I've only today bought the o/s for mine for £93, they seem to be getting thin on the ground.
I got a n/s one for £40!

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Have you seen these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Bra...19.m1438.l2649 I know it is more that a kit but saves a lot of work and you know they are going to be correct.