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post Jun 20, 2012 - 2:31 PM
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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.


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post Jun 21, 2012 - 12:22 PM
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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.


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post Jun 23, 2012 - 12:59 AM
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QUOTE (Shigexile @ Jun 21, 2012 - 10:22 AM) *
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.

Posts in this topic
- Shigexile   Calipers   Jun 20, 2012 - 2:31 PM
- - jordisonjr   Don't quote me on this, but I think the 7th ge...   Jun 20, 2012 - 4:21 PM
- - Shigexile   I believe 7gen calipers needs to be modified to fi...   Jun 20, 2012 - 6:39 PM
- - playr158   Iirc its direct fit for TC (SEE PURPLEGT4 THREAD) ...   Jun 20, 2012 - 8:11 PM
- - Shigexile   for the front,yes. It's the rears i'm loo...   Jun 21, 2012 - 11:27 AM
- - Culpable04   for rerar, you wont have much luck, even BBK for t...   Jun 21, 2012 - 11:45 AM
- - Shigexile   I need to replace/rebuild my rear calipers because...   Jun 21, 2012 - 12:22 PM
|- - Galcobar   QUOTE (Shigexile @ Jun 21, 2012 - 10...   Jun 23, 2012 - 12:59 AM
- - njccmd2002   yards.. or someone parting.   Jun 21, 2012 - 6:27 PM
- - BonzaiCelica   as far as bolt on. you can guy the SS-III twin pis...   Jun 23, 2012 - 6:14 AM
- - Bitter   Just get the Centric remanufactured ones. They...   Jun 23, 2012 - 10:55 AM
- - Shigexile   Thanks for the input guys. Sorry for a late reply,...   Jun 25, 2012 - 1:31 PM
|- - BonzaiCelica   QUOTE (Shigexile @ Jun 25, 2012 - 2...   Jun 25, 2012 - 3:42 PM
- - Shigexile   don't have the time to wait around because hav...   Jun 25, 2012 - 3:50 PM
- - BonzaiCelica   yea according to this front and rear are all float...   Jun 25, 2012 - 5:17 PM
|- - glenn   QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Jun 25, 2012 - 5...   Jun 26, 2012 - 3:08 AM
- - Galcobar   My apologies, but... Brakes. You want your brakes...   Jun 25, 2012 - 8:28 PM
- - Shigexile   QUOTE (Galcobar @ Jun 25, 2012 - 8:2...   Jun 26, 2012 - 9:26 AM
- - BonzaiCelica   i don't understand what floating even means. t...   Jun 26, 2012 - 11:23 AM


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