Deadslow

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Chaps,

I have been advised today that a number of pistons are seized on each of the front calipers on my (modded) 2006 WRX. The only safe way to deal with this is to replace the calipers. However, already having a fortune to pay out on another car I have, I can't break the bank. Any suggestions for straight replacement? Upgraded discs already, plently of life in the pads.

Cheers,

Matt

joey_turbo

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Its £210 a pair to be reconditioned here: https://www.scoobynet.com/trader-ann...-calipers.html

For £210 or slightly less, you could get a second hand set, but its a risk they might be as bad.

Deadslow

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Thanks for the quick reply. I've sent Ian a pm.

alcazar

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And IF you send them to Ian, when you get them back, they will be BETTER than new.

stockcar

most calipers will be able to be recovered with a strip and clean and installing new seals.........only a couple of pistons over the years i have come across that are scrap

alyn

alcazar

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Agreed, Alyn, and not too difficult, but the OP sounded like he wouldn't be undertaking it himself.

Godspeed Brakes

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Every caliper we get in has some scrap pistons that can never be used again , the beauty of what we do is by fitting stainless steel pistons that will never rust again , ever.

alcazar

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And for the price, why don't car manufacturers use them? And CuNiFer brake pipes?

The Zohan

I had a brake piston literally shatter in my old A series Opel Manta, hurtling along the back roads to Castle Ashby lakes and pressed the pedal which just traveled to the floor - made stopping very interesting!

I have rebuilt disk brakes on cars and bikes over the years, you need to get a seal and boot kit for them, if the pistons are scored or rusted then scrap them if they do not come up completely clean and smooth.

A job for a competent amateur although if in any doubt replace them or get them professionally re-conned

stockcar

i have done just a few LOL so no worries, Paul........

maybe we have been lucky, or maybe we just dont see the heavyily corroded versions that ultimately get sent straight to Ian??

alyn

Godspeed Brakes

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Some of the ones I get sent you'd swear they had been parked in the sea for a year !