GERMANY S.O.S. VENOM500 PROBLEM

[VENOM500]

Hi Folks, (SOME BAD NEWS)
Thought I would get the car checked over before Germany Tour, but have been told (seen 4 myself)its rear drivers side (standard from factory)brake caliper has seized up and so explains why my rear brakes kept binding/squeeking.
Sadly unless I can find one asap I'm gonna have to pull out of the German Trip as whilst the car is driveable my fear is the caliper jamming on at some point ,which could be rather dodgy.
I was just wondering if anyone would have a rear drivers side "standard factory fit" caliper for a Gen2 1997 build I could buy asap?
Any help to point me in the right direction would be most kind! Was looking forward to Germany

[neilsfishing]

I have a 2002

[VENOM500]

Hi Neil,
That might be Ok, but I'd need to find out if it is the same as a 97. I guess Doc Baz would know.I'll have a look on the net and see if I can find a part number.Many thanks for the offer Neil.

[Viper]

a quick call to Baz or Nad or email to Chuck will sort it out, bet Baz or Nad also has a few of them lying around

you will be going to Germany !

Chuck can probably get his hands on a re-build kit for your caliper, think their Brembo so you should be able to get a kit easily enough in the UK as well, arent they same fit as an Elise/VX220

Edited by Viper on Saturday 1st August 13:13

[VENOM500]

I think they are the same, the guy at the garage thought he could get me a recon elise caliper (not sure how much that would be!) but I would rather one from a Viper to be sure ,plus I would guess it would be cheaper for me to obtain one from one of my Viper pals!...........I'll wait to see what Baz says re-part numbers......Bazyou out there!

Many thanks to you all for the quick replys.....

Edited by VENOM500 on Saturday 1st August 12:34

[Viper Wizard]

The rear calipers:
92-00 left #4723607 right #4723606
01-02 left #5066483AA right #5066471AA

Hope this helps?

[VENOM500]

Many thanks Chuck for posting the part numbers.I hope to get them from some kind soul in the UK as I need them asap plus I would guess fast shipping would be a few $$$ but if all else fails I'll be in touch. Thanks again,Tom

[Viper]

01/02 are ABS calipers, 00 and older are none ABS with smaller pistons

Edited by Viper on Saturday 1st August 14:13

[N GTS]

Hi Tom, sorry I missed your call, just tried phoning you but no anwser.
I remember they are £393 from Chrysler UK...each!!!
I have some good (used) already off a car, I can post one to you. I also have the special tool for winding the piston back in on the handbrake worm drive (although you can use needle nose pliers) I can either look at sorting your seized one (I have caliper rebuild kits with all new seals etc, or given I'm pushed for time can send you one). Bleed it through, work the brakes and handbrake then bleed again, bubbles of air can get caught in the worm drive assembly and require a second bleed through (I've often found).
They are different, OE pre ABS are 36mm piston size, ABS model ones are 43mm piston size, they are a different bolt up in any case.
When changing the caliper you must use new copper washers, I have some of those to help you out in a hurry if you need them.

[Phoenix Viper]

got a pair or stock rear calipers off my 99 in my shed along with stock rear discs if there any good.

PV

Edited by Phoenix Viper on Saturday 1st August 21:11

[VENOM500]

Many many thanks for all the offers of info/help. I have given the garage chap some info printed off the web re-rebuild of the calipers so I'll wait and see how he gets on. If they turn out to be un repairable then I may need to take up an offer of a good second hand unit. So fingers crossed, many thanks,Tom