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Title: Calipers
Post by: MikeGolfed30 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?
Title: Re: Calipers
Post by: AliGTI 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.
Title: Re: Calipers
Post by: slix 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.
Title: Re: Calipers
Post by: richtung on March 02, 2016, 08:00:50 am
Would it be more economical to have your calipers refurbished by a specialist?

Rich
Title: Re: Calipers
Post by: MikeGolfed30 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.
Title: Re: Calipers
Post by: phatmuther 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
Title: Re: Calipers
Post by: MikeGolfed30 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:
Title: Re: Calipers
Post by: phatmuther on March 03, 2016, 11:22:02 pm
No worries  :happy2: