Brake Calipers - Refurb/Replace??

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:14 pm

My brake calipers need refurbing. The fronts are ok for the time being, but the rears are def in need of some attention. Pentland Components said they can refurb the rears for £117 each inc VAT. This is just under half the price of buying new ones from Lotus...(which is good...).

Anyone done this, or know of anywhere else that can refurb calipers, or preferably somewhere that's tried and tested??

(Have checked the Laguna caliper.. It's similar, but not the same.)

Also, have a seized nipple (ooer..), so geary's refurb kit is not much use (anyone know if it contains everything I'd need for a refurb?... http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.ph ... cts_id=656)

Can I apply heat to try and remove the nipple? ( assuming I've found somewhere to leave the car with no brakes...)

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 4:26 pm

Heat yes but it's ali so don't go mad.
A decent garage should be able to remove it without too much drama.

Post by **campbell** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:59 pm

Tom wrote: Can I apply heat to try and remove the nipple?

A firm bite may be enough

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:02 pm

let some WD soak in and get a decent set of mole grips on them

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:03 pm

http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... 8&start=15

Post by **campbell** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:03 pm

BiggestNizzy wrote:let some WD soak in and get a decent set of mole grips on them

ooyah

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:05 pm

campbell wrote:
BiggestNizzy wrote:let some WD soak in and get a decent set of mole grips on them
ooyah

It's the only way I get get it off

Scottish Elises

Brake Calipers - Refurb/Replace??

Brake Calipers - Refurb/Replace??

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