Best place to source a brake caliper?

[murphster]

Managed to sheer the brake nipple in my front drivers side caliper so I need to get a replacement.

Has anyone used these guys?


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RH-Front-Brake-Caliper-T...

[Bassfiend]

...and which of the many different brake calipers do you have on yours?

I know mine has the 887/888 calipers but I still don't know what discs or pads it actually uses!

Phil

[murphster]

Oh - just assumed they would be 'standard' how can I tell?

There is a big 38 stamped into it? all the other markings are difficult to read

[murphster]

I wanted to get the car up and running for next weekend so I ordered anyway It is not quite the same (Piston is a bit smaller) but does fit - I take it I shouldn't use it? On the invoice it says they have sent me Part No. EC40725 FORD ESCORT-ORION



The old one for comparison:







Assuming I should not use this caliper, any ideas on how can I work out what I have so I can order a replacement? Thanks, Simon

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Bassfiend said:

...and which of the many different brake calipers do you have on yours?

I know mine has the 887/888 calipers but I still don't know what discs or pads it actually uses!

Phil

Its all here ,you can cross reference the EBC pads ..
If you have a choice IMHO you should always use the 278 mm disc. The calipers are designed for this size disc and the pad swept area won't get any greater because padsize stays the same. The 283 mm is slightly to big and can rub the carrier.

Hans

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Tuesday 14th August 20:44

[tonym789666]

Why not get another caliper the same as the one you have already bought. As long as they are a pair with the same diameter pistons I do not thing it will make any difference. After all you can fit four pot calipers and they are not standard.

[phillpot]

Why not drill out nipple, clean out swarf (fit new seals while its apart) and re-fit ?

[swallet]

I've recently replaced both front calipers on my '98 450.

I cannot recommend the Brake Parts Superstore enough:

http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/contents/en...

Really detailed catalogue with good pictures and measurements of the caliper stock (piston diameter - which discs with which caliper etc).
Far better than most ebay listings.

The above link takes you to the TVR chimaera catalogue.
My calipers were an exact match and arrived within 24 hours.

[murphster]

tonym789666 said:

Why not get another caliper the same as the one you have already bought. As long as they are a pair with the same diameter pistons I do not thing it will make any difference. After all you can fit four pot calipers and they are not standard.

That is a good fallback option but after talking to them this morning and giving a few more measurements they are sending me some Ford, Sierra, 2.0L calipers which have a 60mm piston (thought I may as well replace the both of them while I am there). The guy was really knowledgeable - fingers crossed I'll get them tomorrow.

[murphster]

phillpot said:

Why not drill out nipple, clean out swarf (fit new seals while its apart) and re-fit ?

I tried that and ballsed it up hence need a replacement
I drilled it and used a bolt exctractor but the bolt extractor also snapped in the nipple then I lost patience. Should have went to a specialist sooner.

On the plus side I can still get £15 for it when I send it back to this company (I checked and they are still happy to recieve it?!)

[murphster]

swallet said:

I've recently replaced both front calipers on my '98 450.

I cannot recommend the Brake Parts Superstore en...

Good for future reference or if I still have trouble - Thanks for the link.

[phillpot]

murphster said:

Good for future reference or if I still have trouble - Thanks for the link.

Another useful one... www.brakesint.co.uk

[buitonni]

Hello everybody,

I have a problem with my front right brake caliper.

do you think that this brake caliper is the same that original parts on my chimaera:

BCA0724
http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/contents/en...


the prices are too expensive on different TVR shop...


thank you for your advices,
Simon.

[Thundersports]

If you don't mind waiting roughly a week any decent Motor Factor can send it away and have it rebuilt for less than a re-con one.

[murphster]

Hi Simon, as per the advice given to me in this thread - your caliper could be one of many different types. Are there any markings on yours or post a picture and see if anyone can identify it.

As 'Simon says' says mine were the 4x4 sierra brakes but yours could be different.

Simon

[buitonni]

ok, thanks for the reply.

I'll check my caliper

[jamienshelly]

Hi all, I just looked through this and noticed that the new caliper has been fitted on the wrong side ( bleed nipple at the bottom). This can be dangerous as you cannot remove all the air unless it is "back bled". Just thought i would let you know if you were unaware of it
Jamie

[murphster]

jamienshelly said:

Hi all, I just looked through this and noticed that the new caliper has been fitted on the wrong side ( bleed nipple at the bottom). This can be dangerous as you cannot remove all the air unless it is "back bled". Just thought i would let you know if you were unaware of it
Jamie

Thanks Jamie - I didn't use the pictured caliper in the end. I got a new replacement set which fitted perfectly and the nipples were the correct way up.