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25 April 2018, 08:14 PM

Angus0413

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Brake Caliper Refurbishment

Hi Guys,

I would like to refurbish my Gold Brembo calipers (MY 2005): Sand Blast, powder coat, new seals, new bolts...

Do you know a good company that could do that?

Angus

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25 April 2018, 08:20 PM

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Depends what orbit you’re in?

What part of the country are you in bud. Might help narrow it down

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25 April 2018, 08:21 PM

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oops...

UK, Silverstone

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26 April 2018, 12:27 AM

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I think Godspeed refurb calipers.

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26 April 2018, 07:04 AM

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Had mine done at Godspeed and come back looking as good as new

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26 April 2018, 08:57 AM

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Make sure that the refurb is for YOUR calipers, not an exchange. Otherwise it's the luck of the draw what you will get back; I got back calipers that were really old with heavy pitting, when mine had no corrosion at all.

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26 April 2018, 09:57 AM

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Thanks guys,

Asked a quote from godspeed.

I did get one from BCS automotive, which seems a very good company.
They redo powder coating in any genuine color, which I want.

Angus

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Another vote for Godspeed. I think they do stainless pistons too, which means no more rusty sticking pistons.

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27 April 2018, 10:56 AM

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HI
Yes we can do them , it's £125 per caliper inc vat , turnaround time 3-4 days at the moment
Cheers Ian

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29 April 2018, 06:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Angus0413

Thanks guys,

Asked a quote from godspeed.

I did get one from BCS automotive, which seems a very good company.
They redo powder coating in any genuine color, which I want.

Angus

I also called them on Friday, they sent me an email with a picture of a caliper painted in a matching Subaru colour, it wasn't even close nor was the Brembo decal that they paint on.

Not £575 in my book.

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29 April 2018, 07:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascottie75

Really? what they show here looks spot on:

And are you saying your quote was 575gbp?

I think I got my quote wrong... only asked for repainting...

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29 April 2018, 08:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Angus0413

Really? what they show here looks spot on:

And are you saying your quote was 575gbp?

Yes bud and the email they sent me was miles out.

by https://www.flickr.com/photos/106681404@N05/, on Flickr

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29 April 2018, 08:09 PM

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Ok, looks like a different gold but it could be the picture... white balance etc...

What's wrong with the decal?

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29 April 2018, 08:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Angus0413

Ok, looks like a different gold but it could be the picture... white balance etc...

What's wrong with the decal?

Its to small.

by https://www.flickr.com/photos/106681404@N05/, on Flickr

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29 April 2018, 11:35 PM

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Just had mine done here- http://www.custom-brake-calipers.co.uk/
Had them done in red with white decals and rebuilt with new seals and they look absolutely amazing. Quote was cheaper than other outfits as well.

I'll upload a picture tommorow