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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: V2 FAN on April 12, 2014, 06:00:49 pm

Title: Brake caliper refurb
Post by: V2 FAN on April 12, 2014, 06:00:49 pm

Hi All,

Just had all my discs and pads replaced today as the old discs were in a poor state of repair due to the low mileage that the car has seen over the last couple of years.

I was told that the piston on the rear calipers sticking slightly and therefore I will need to either refurb or renew.

Being the weekend I am anxious to find the cost of x4 calipers from VW, my OCD won't allow for a single new brighter colour caliper  :signLOL:

Alternatively I have posted an advert in the wanted section for x4 calipers and carriers with a view of sending them in for a refurb and paint. I was looking at these guys:  http://www.brake-caliper-painting.com

All depends whats the cheapest option buy new or buy old and refurb  :popcornsoda:

Hmmmmm  :sad1:

Title: Re: Brake caliper refurb
Post by: bacillus on April 12, 2014, 07:15:34 pm

I can vouch for Jonny's work but he ain't cheap...

http://www.brakecaliperrefurbs.co.uk/

Title: Re: Brake caliper refurb
Post by: V2 FAN on April 12, 2014, 08:09:51 pm

Quote from: bacillus on April 12, 2014, 07:15:34 pm

I can vouch for Jonny's work but he ain't cheap...

http://www.brakecaliperrefurbs.co.uk/

Thanks  :happy2:

Firm believer in you get what you pay for and if a jobs worth doing it worth doing properly  :drool:
My wife don't agree when it comes mot Eddy  :sick:

Title: Re: Brake caliper refurb
Post by: Beddie on April 12, 2014, 08:15:21 pm

Quote from: bacillus on April 12, 2014, 07:15:34 pm

I can vouch for Jonny's work but he ain't cheap...

http://www.brakecaliperrefurbs.co.uk/

+1 on Jonnys work, my calipers look too good to be put on the car and get all dirty!  :grin: