Slight Problem

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Nothing like a last minute brake problem.

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No seal kits available for them any longer . So having to go with a replacement caliper.

She did get quite cooked on the track day last year. Smokin.
So going with the full refurbished caliper. Not too dear.

Don't want her to let go in Eau Rouge

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Griffinr said:

These any good. Quite near in Worcester.
Rob.

Cheers for that Rob, David Geralds on the case with a refurbished caliper.
Just bolt on at this short notice.

Might just save me bacon ready for Spa.

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HvdWeerden said:

Easy fix so it seems !
Braking slows you down BTW..

Let's hope so Han
(An easy fix & Slow me down, when I want them to )

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glenrobbo said:

Simon,
You shouldn't be braking at all for Eau Rouge unless a silver/grey Porsche obstructs you ( It's actually called Raidillon; Eau Rouge is the name of the stream that runs under the track just there If you end up in Eau Rouge, I expect the water will cool your brakes nicely ).

PS. If you have a look at AutoAndy's Spa video, you will see where you are supposed to brake

I bow to your greater experience.
Yep Andys video. Gotcha

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Wrong caliper arrived
Overnighting arrive tomorrow.
Cutting it fine .......

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phillpot said:

SJS357 said:

No seal kits available for them any longer

Nonsense

Total nonsense

and pistons should you need them

Only going on what both DG & RT have said Mike.
Mines a 92 but as you say you would have thought they would have work
Total refurbished Calipers not to bad belt and braces.

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Even 'Power Performance' are saying the same.
The shown kits won't fit apparently slightly bigger 93 onwards.
Some may some not
They also only Exchange & refurb now.

If only life was easy .........

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phillpot said:

Put the later date in coz early Chimaera had 240mm disc, same as V6 S but later ones and V8S's have 260mm I believe?
Good chance they ordered an "S caliper" and got one for a V6?

Quite possibly same diameter piston so repair kit would fit either?

Main thing is you'll be sorted in time

Right product but wrong side.
Dougs records only showed one part number for both.
All sorted now., well in the morning.
Another sleepless night. Haha. .....

Does Ian do refunds . Haha

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phillpot said:

And how do they refurb if no seals available?

Ok , time to drop it...........

It's a laugh isn't it......

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I hope to see brake dust on them to Ian....
But still no caliper as yet ..........

It's the rear offside that's the problem not the fronts.

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Big thanks to Chris and Bob at David Gerald's for coming through and saving my bacon.
Lost a few years, my beards turned grey (would you believe it )
Not bad with only hours to go.

Yeee haaa Spa here we come........ (Well Calais to start with )

Ps
Thanks for people's advise (Wasted on me)
Offers of help
Right beer time .............

Edited by SJS357 on Wednesday 20th May 19:38

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magpies said:

brilliant

cutting it fine makes the mind focus

hope to meet everyone at Chimay or there-abouts

Cutting it fine, That's for sure Mick
Catch up in Chimay