Brake caliper overhaul kits, where to buy?

[Simon82]

Looking to freshen up the callipers on the 2-11 as the rears are starting to stick and was wondering if anyone can recommend somewhere to buy overhaul kits for them and also if they are worth it instead of buying new. See lots of big brake kits/conversions and discs but no service parts. Would I be best going direct to AP racing? Any info welcome!

[campbell]

I got my rears refurbed through Livingston Autoparts. They're tricky, I was told. Think front kits are commonly sold. Elise Parts / Shop?

[Mike Scib]

The front AP's are pretty easy to do Si, plenty of kits available from EliseParts and the likes.

The rear Brembo's are supposedly a little more involved however, believe you can get a repair kit but doesn't include the Piston.

[rgordonw]

http://brakeparts.co.uk/#!/shop/LOTUS
for service kits, refurbed calipers or anything else brake related

[Simon82]

Thanks guys, Will have a look and see if I can figure something out, what's the worst that can happen?!

[campbell]

You break 'em completely?!

[Shug]

Only advice I can give from doing similar to bike brakes is keep everything clean. Hospital clean when you've got the pistons out. Once you've got everything disassembled, cleaned, lubed and reassembled, some grit you left ripping your nice seals will ruin your day.

Also, red rubber grease is the stuff for reassembly - sellers making great coin for themselves decanting it into small tubs and selling it on eBay - but does the job for a rebuild without having to stump up for a full tub from Castrol that would last a wee garage 20 years.