Citizen Brown
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I have just refurbished all 4 calipers and thought I would share the following guidance and pictures to assist.
Step 1:
Remove all 4 calipers and inspect
They looked like something off the Titanic which is funny as the vehicle appeared to be stopping relatively ok-ish
Step 2:
This is the technical bit so pay attention.
You will need the following tools:
Cardboard box;
Packing tape:
Bubble Wrap (optional as yesterday's newspaper will do!)
1. Wrap the calipers in the Bubble Wrap/ newspaper and place in cardboard box.
2. Tape up securely with the packing tape. When this is done affix the following label:
Biggred
The Workshop
Worcester
WR2 4AY
3. Send box by courier £6.60, I recall.
4. Wait 2 weeks then onto Step 3.
Step 3
Receive the following:
Step 4:
Be impressed at the standard of workmanship, quick turnaround, having dealt with a good bunch of chaps and....
MOST IMPORTANTLY.....
Not having spent probably a good 4-5 days extracting pistons from seized calipers, scraping rust, removing cracked seals, electroplating, reassembling and testing said calipers (oh and giving yourself the 3 year warranty too)
I think most of us on the Forum actually enjoy working on the vehicles, but refurbishing brake calipers- really!
Total cost £255.70 including VAT
Step 1:
Remove all 4 calipers and inspect
They looked like something off the Titanic which is funny as the vehicle appeared to be stopping relatively ok-ish
Step 2:
This is the technical bit so pay attention.
You will need the following tools:
Cardboard box;
Packing tape:
Bubble Wrap (optional as yesterday's newspaper will do!)
1. Wrap the calipers in the Bubble Wrap/ newspaper and place in cardboard box.
2. Tape up securely with the packing tape. When this is done affix the following label:
Biggred
The Workshop
Worcester
WR2 4AY
3. Send box by courier £6.60, I recall.
4. Wait 2 weeks then onto Step 3.
Step 3
Receive the following:
Step 4:
Be impressed at the standard of workmanship, quick turnaround, having dealt with a good bunch of chaps and....
MOST IMPORTANTLY.....
Not having spent probably a good 4-5 days extracting pistons from seized calipers, scraping rust, removing cracked seals, electroplating, reassembling and testing said calipers (oh and giving yourself the 3 year warranty too)
I think most of us on the Forum actually enjoy working on the vehicles, but refurbishing brake calipers- really!
Total cost £255.70 including VAT