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MikeGolfed30

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Calipers
« on: March 01, 2016, 10:48:30 pm »
I've just had my car back from a service, and one note was, 3 of the bleed nipples on my brake calipers are seized so they didnt do the brake fluid change in case they broke my calipers  :congrats:

Where can I get some Red GTI calipers from? (2 front, 1 rear) I had a rear changed last month as was completely knackered, but for the cost of £300... I don't really like to the thought of £900 for the other three calipers...  :scared:

any suggestions?

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Re: Calipers
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2016, 12:07:16 am »
I've just had my car back from a service, and one note was, 3 of the bleed nipples on my brake calipers are seized so they didnt do the brake fluid change in case they broke my calipers  :congrats:

Where can I get some Red GTI calipers from? (2 front, 1 rear) I had a rear changed last month as was completely knackered, but for the cost of £300... I don't really like to the thought of £900 for the other three calipers...  :scared:

any suggestions?

Have a look on ebay. I might need a new front one as mine is binding slightly. Loads on ebay on breaking cars and stuff.

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Re: Calipers
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2016, 05:36:44 am »
Where are you based?.

I have the 2 front calipers from my ed30 with half used discs + pads as I now have brembos on the front.
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Re: Calipers
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2016, 08:00:50 am »
Would it be more economical to have your calipers refurbished by a specialist?

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Re: Calipers
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2016, 11:42:49 pm »
I am based North Oxfordshire/ south northamptonshire border, near banbury.

Being red I didnt want to get them refurbished just because it'll look good for a few months then go dull and look sh*t. also I cant really do without my car while its being done.

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Re: Calipers
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2016, 02:03:40 pm »
I've got a pair of front calipers still for sale, and I live a mile out from Banbury if that helps you.

Here's the thread http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=99925.0

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Re: Calipers
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2016, 10:04:29 pm »
Awesome, wicked mate, I'll have to wait until the 15th before i make any purchases. I'll message you nearer the time  :pomppomp:

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Re: Calipers
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2016, 11:22:02 pm »
No worries  :happy2: