Recon Brake Calipers

swedishandgerman · Apr 26th, 2016, 14:03

Hi all,

These people do a great job at reconditioning brake calipers:

http://www.brake-eng.com/

I have just had 2 calipers done by them. They are de-greased, shot-blasted, zinc dipped and pressure tested. New pistons, seals and dust covers. All for less than a rebuild kit. No brainer and no reason to get dirt under my nails nor burst into tears because you can't get the dust covers to stay on.

I've used their calipers before on modern cars and they are great value and good quality.

Luckily for me, I'm doing some work in their factory right now and got this done at a rate!

VolvoFan · Apr 26th, 2016, 20:41

What is their normal charge for reconditioning 1800E front brake calipers, including carriage & VAT?

old fart · Apr 27th, 2016, 16:31

I phoned them today and was told that they do not deal with private individuals,and that you have to go through a motor factor,so I guess that I'll be doing them myself.

VolvoFan · Apr 27th, 2016, 17:08

Why are middlemen involved?

volvoid · Apr 27th, 2016, 18:16

probably as 2-way transport costs are more than the factory processing.
Pick-ups from shops while doing the rounds much cheaper.
dont worry about it, take to shop who will sort it for you. Local shops wont exist if you dont use them, then youll be moaning.

Ive used them before too. Refurb existing or exchange if they have a set done on the shelf. Items look and peform like new. Much safer than diy dicking about

tdz840 · Apr 28th, 2016, 12:21

Any idea of shops on the South Coast ( prefably nr pompey) that overhaul brake calipers to the same standard as the company Adam mentioned?
My view if they are stripping, refurbing AND validating for what appears a small cost over the refurb kit then its worthwhile.
Im not aware of any though
Russ

CLIVERALLY · Apr 28th, 2016, 17:13

I use Big Red myself

classicswede · Apr 28th, 2016, 20:48

They do only deal with trade customers.

recon calipers are not silly expensive but will always be a better job than DIY, I would never bother just replacing the seals and pistons without having the caliper properly tested

swedishandgerman · Apr 29th, 2016, 09:04

Oh that's disappointing. I'll email my man to find out where you can take calipers to get them reconditioned by them and get back to you.

All the best,
Adam

volvoid · Apr 29th, 2016, 09:07

any motor factor should be agents for one of the refurb firms, or even all of them.

Apr 26th, 2016, 14:03	#1
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Recon Brake Calipers Hi all, These people do a great job at reconditioning brake calipers: http://www.brake-eng.com/ I have just had 2 calipers done by them. They are de-greased, shot-blasted, zinc dipped and pressure tested. New pistons, seals and dust covers. All for less than a rebuild kit. No brainer and no reason to get dirt under my nails nor burst into tears because you can't get the dust covers to stay on. I've used their calipers before on modern cars and they are great value and good quality. Luckily for me, I'm doing some work in their factory right now and got this done at a rate! __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Apr 27th, 2016, 16:31	#3
old fart Master Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 14:15 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Droitwich	Brake calipers I phoned them today and was told that they do not deal with private individuals,and that you have to go through a motor factor,so I guess that I'll be doing them myself.

Apr 27th, 2016, 18:16	#5
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	probably as 2-way transport costs are more than the factory processing. Pick-ups from shops while doing the rounds much cheaper. dont worry about it, take to shop who will sort it for you. Local shops wont exist if you dont use them, then youll be moaning. Ive used them before too. Refurb existing or exchange if they have a set done on the shelf. Items look and peform like new. Much safer than diy dicking about __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Apr 28th, 2016, 17:13	#7
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	I use Big Red myself __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Apr 28th, 2016, 20:48	#8
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	They do only deal with trade customers. recon calipers are not silly expensive but will always be a better job than DIY, I would never bother just replacing the seals and pistons without having the caliper properly tested __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Apr 26th, 2016, 20:41	#2
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: Today 18:00 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	What is their normal charge for reconditioning 1800E front brake calipers, including carriage & VAT?

Apr 27th, 2016, 17:08	#4
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: Today 18:00 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	Why are middlemen involved?

Apr 28th, 2016, 12:21	#6
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	Any idea of shops on the South Coast ( prefably nr pompey) that overhaul brake calipers to the same standard as the company Adam mentioned? My view if they are stripping, refurbing AND validating for what appears a small cost over the refurb kit then its worthwhile. Im not aware of any though Russ

Apr 29th, 2016, 09:04	#9
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Oh that's disappointing. I'll email my man to find out where you can take calipers to get them reconditioned by them and get back to you. All the best, Adam __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Apr 29th, 2016, 09:07	#10
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	any motor factor should be agents for one of the refurb firms, or even all of them. __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

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