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Brake caliper overhaul kits, where to buy?
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:21 am
by 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!
Re: Brake caliper overhaul kits, where to buy?
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:41 am
by campbell
I got my rears refurbed through Livingston Autoparts. They're tricky, I was told. Think front kits are commonly sold. Elise Parts / Shop?
Re: Brake caliper overhaul kits, where to buy?
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:36 am
by 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.
Re: Brake caliper overhaul kits, where to buy?
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 9:52 am
by rgordonw
http://brakeparts.co.uk/#!/shop/LOTUS
for service kits, refurbed calipers or anything else brake related
Re: Brake caliper overhaul kits, where to buy?
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 3:37 am
by Simon82
Thanks guys, Will have a look and see if I can figure something out, what's the worst that can happen?!
Re: Brake caliper overhaul kits, where to buy?
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 11:20 am
by campbell
You break 'em completely?!
Re: Brake caliper overhaul kits, where to buy?
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:12 am
by 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.