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Offline Wazzzer

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Rear caliper refurb kits and how to?
« on: 08 March 2013, 16:55 »
I'm looking to sort my rear calipers I've got in the shed but before I buy new ones has anyone successfully refurbed their own?

If so what kit did you use and is there a how to anywhere?


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Re: Rear caliper refurb kits and how to?
« Reply #1 on: 08 March 2013, 16:58 »
I am yet to do this. Have my fronts all shot blasted up and dis assembled - which wasn't tough.

Haven't got around to ordering the kits yet or finding some rears to attempt.

Let me know if you do this before I do  :smiley:

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Re: Rear caliper refurb kits and how to?
« Reply #2 on: 08 March 2013, 17:52 »
I looked at doing my own 256mms there were some guides but not to clear so just ended up paying for a full refurb from Bigg red. They did a awesome job was really happy for the price

They also sell the complete kit, seals etc to do it your self, from memory about £25, will have to check tho.

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Re: Rear caliper refurb kits and how to?
« Reply #3 on: 08 March 2013, 20:47 »
How much did a refurb cost mate?


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

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Re: Rear caliper refurb kits and how to?
« Reply #4 on: 09 March 2013, 08:49 »
biggred are round the corner from me.

256mm rear.

"we can do the rears £129 per pair in Polymer plus £30 per pair for the slider brackets in the matching colours."

hope that helps