Stua9 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 For a 1.4 tdi cheapest I can find refurb is 90 quid, I mean ffs for a wee thing like this. I think a front one for the 320d is cheaper, why are they so bloody expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 A. Self refurb. B. Find a second hand one. C. I once fitted a golf MK2 16v one to a polo GTi which near enough uses the same calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Yeah, the rebuild kits are like £5 for a pair of calipers. Just 4 bits of rubber. Take pads out. Stamp on brake until piston pops out. Undo brake hose and seal off. Rebuild caliper. Get a small red rubber grease pack. Refit. Flush and bleed. Sorted. New caliper performance with minimal cost. 👍🏻 Edited September 17, 2019 by mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stua9 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Try a tenner for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Local independent motor factors often have these kits sitting on a dusty shelf somewhere. Still labelled with an old price or on clearance. If you go to ECP or GSF you'll pay more. I've noticed that even parts suppliers on Ebay are ripping off people these days. I dunno what's going on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stua9 Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Yes was 10 on eBay per side It's just human greed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 It's not right. Keep looking around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaScott Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 full caliper new from autodoc for around 37 (plus p+p) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stua9 Posted September 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Dumb question... but back to basics. Why do you need to change the caliper? What's the problem with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stua9 Posted September 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Why do YOU think, have a go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaScott Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) Mate, there shouldn't be that surcharge there, ive never had that added to anything i have bought and i have used them for a while now, you also dont need the post back charge on there if you order the correct part. Also you seem angry? Edited September 19, 2019 by ArosaScott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 6 hours ago, Stua9 said: Why do YOU think, have a go.. If it's siezed, you could reuse the old rubbers. Just that it takes a bit of messing about to get the piston out. If it leaks, then you can fix them with JB weld, but you need to grind off any rust then patch it. But before JB weld yiu need to clean really well. But if you've messed up the bleeder thread, then there's not a lot you can do. Same if the bleeder has snapped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stua9 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 18 hours ago, ArosaScott said: Mate, there shouldn't be that surcharge there, ive never had that added to anything i have bought and i have used them for a while now, you also dont need the post back charge on there if you order the correct part. Also you seem angry? There's always been a charge on them or has been for the last 20odd years. 17 hours ago, mk2 said: If it's siezed, you could reuse the old rubbers. Just that it takes a bit of messing about to get the piston out. If it leaks, then you can fix them with JB weld, but you need to grind off any rust then patch it. But before JB weld yiu need to clean really well. But if you've messed up the bleeder thread, then there's not a lot you can do. Same if the bleeder has snapped off. I've bled a few through the years but not changed many seals. The nipple is rusted solid so not wasting time with it, I'll get a caliper at the local factor as it's about the same total price as the one above that Scott seemed to think was only 37 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Rusty nipple is an enjoyable challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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