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I don't have much luck finding calipers for our cars.
Only: A1 cardone Centric World break resources (WBR) If I can't find calipers like brembo, stoptech, project mu, wilwood, endless, (list goes on...), I might just go with either Centric or WBR. Not looking for a BBK either. Any inputs on the caliper choices? I see members with non stock calipers n their 6gc... are they OEM just painted or one of the brands above? I don't want to go the ST205, SS-III, MR2, Lexus route either. Also, if one of the aforementioned named brands makes calipers for the GT, please tell me. Thanks -------------------- PROJECT 6TH GEN
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I need to replace/rebuild my rear calipers because the seals are shot and the piston is not going back in.
I would like to replace them instead of rebuilding them because the old one looks so rusted and well... old Yes, for the front i plan on changing the pads and rotors but not the lines. I just got done reading your 7gen front brakes thread but still debating and need more research. -------------------- PROJECT 6TH GEN
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I need to replace/rebuild my rear calipers because the seals are shot and the piston is not going back in. I would like to replace them instead of rebuilding them because the old one looks so rusted and well... old Ah -- you're looking for remanufactured calipers, then. Those aftermarket brands you mention take OEM calipers, which when you get right down to it are just cast hunks of metal, remove the old bits which wear out, sandblast the caliper, then install new parts. A rebuild kit from Toyota does the same thing, except you have to provide the labour. After having replaced a couple calipers, I now prefer to rebuild them myself. That way, I know everything is done right -- and OEM quality parts are used (I order from 1sttoyotaparts.com). The parts replacements are generally easy, in part because you can pretty much destroy the bits you're removing since you're replacing them anyway. Hint, if the piston is stuck, try using a Robertson screwdriver through the brake fluid line bolt hole to push/hammer it out. That the calipers are fully disassembled also gives you the opportunity to paint them to prevent rust in future. Now, all that said, if you want to purchase remanufactured calipers there are three primary flavours. A bare caliper is just the caliper. A semi-loaded caliper means you get the caliper attached to the caliper bracket. A fully-loaded caliper means you get the caliper, attached to the bracket, with pads. |
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