help!! desperately need brake caliper!!

[Codfather]

due to be driving to switzerland tomorrow, doing last prep on the car and just found a crack in the offside front caliper where bleed nipple screws in. can anyone help me in this time of desparation!! i need the offside front brake caliper for a 4.2.

[caduceus]

Bugger. I just remembered. They are half stripped down already.
Otherwise you could have borrowed mine. Not sure if 4.5's fit a 4.2 though.

Edited by caduceus on Saturday 23 August 21:59

[Codfather]

don't think the 4.5's fit just a little bigger i think. anyone know for sure?

[Codfather]

HELP!! anyone out there know where i might find a caliper to get me out of this desparate situation!

[caduceus]

Have you thought about using chemical metal to patch it up? How bad is the crack? Is it loosing fluid?
And where abouts are you in the country?

[Codfather]

had thought about patching it up but never used chemical metal before so not sure how strong it will be. crack is most the way down the bleed nipple, wasn't leaking before but when opened to bleed would not seal again! i'm near newbury, berks but will travel to anyone who can help!

thanks, greg

[caduceus]

I've tried calling Bell Hill and Douglas Valley, but neither are answering. Also TVR centre, but they don't have one spare.
Best I can do mate. Hope you get some joy finding one.

Regards
Ged

[Codfather]

thanks for your help ged, i've tried calling bell hill and douglas valley too and got no answer. looks like i'll have to wait until tomorrow

[caduceus]

Bank holiday Monday... Good luck

[JensenA]

Steve Howard at Euphoria Racing in Didcot is just up the road from you, he's a workaholic so he could well be open over the weekend, worth trying him, he is always very helpful - don't give up if he doesn't answer first time though ! 01235 511901

[johnbear]

I have a cerb SP6 brake caliper. Email me - I am in North Wales or contact me via www.cherrything.co.uk