Brake Caliper Specialists

[tommytucker]

Leaking Caliper

Slims
Cheers-i'll goggle some. Did u ever buy 1 yourself as a matter of interest or know who sells them?
Tommytucker LCR 2004

 

[tommytucker]

Leaking Caliper

Slims
Cheers-i'll goggle some. Did u ever buy 1 yourself as a matter of interest or know who sells them? not sure if these are coming out as upto my limit on IMG but its a mess

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Tommytucker LCR 2004

 

[SlimsLCR]

That is quite a leak, just make sure to keep the fluid topped up anyway buddy, have you identified where its leaking from yet? I had a few leaks in the past but never as bad as that! The inner seal must be in bits!! Did you check the brake pipes going into the caliper? I had a couple spare and done them up myself mate, have a look on ebay you might find someone who offers new or refurbished calipers with cashback for your old ones!

 

[tommytucker]

Leaking Caliper

Slims
Yea it is.Shot of the pipe below.
Did notice handbrake connector was a bit stiff

Think i'm gonna get a new 1
Tommytucker LCR 2004.

 

[Dizzy_PD]

I've just sent mine off to BCS for a new paint job, hopefully the seals are fine.. Will upload pictures when they are back.

 

[tommytucker]

Seals

Dizzy PD
Do they check the seals as well then as well as paint? Still trying to get a new one for under £100!
Tommytucker LCR 2004

 

[Brick_Top]

Tommy tucker, you shouldn't be driving that. Buy a seal kit and get it booked in to a garage ASAP, before you kill yourself, or someone else.

 

[Dizzy_PD]

Dizzy PD
Do they check the seals as well then as well as paint? Still trying to get a new one for under £100!
Tommytucker LCR 2004

Yeah they do, spoke with them on Friday to confirm they had received my calipers..
They pressure test to 15,000 psi or something like that to ensure they function correctly before carrying out any work..

I wouldn't skimp on braking, get it done once and get it done right.. We care to much about our cars to play dare with the braking system.

Ben get some pics up after you get yours done plz

 

[tommytucker]

Leaking Caliper

Cheers Dizzy-hope it goes well-ordered a new one for mine i in the end. Brick Top-i'm not driving it at the moment,Oddly enought checked the fluid and it has hardly dropped-it just looks like a lot when its run all over the tyre.I'm having the wheels refurbed so wanted to stop the leak before i did that.
Tommytucker LCR 2004.

 

[Dizzy_PD]

Done in Alfa Romeo ruby red, looks amazing! Couldn't get this finish if I DIYed it myself.

 

[mattyholmz89]

Done in Alfa Romeo ruby red, looks amazing! Couldn't get this finish if I DIYed it myself.

They look BANG ON mate... how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking bud?

 

[Dizzy_PD]

They look BANG ON mate... how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking bud?

I had all new seals, pad plates and pistons put in so ended up being about 250, it is steep but I bought the brembos along with cast hubs and wishbones for less than a ton so works out decent. The paint job quote was about 150 with brembo decal.

 

[mattyholmz89]

Still £250 is alright thinking I might look into this add it to the MASSIVE list of things I want to do to my baby... Thanks pal