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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:04 AM
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Question cheep calipers?

Where's a good place to buy rebuilt calipers? Good prices?
I'm wanting to get my 7 back on the road this spring and the brakes need attention... well....everything needs attention but that's another thread

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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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I replaced my siezed rear caliper with a cheap one from Autozone.

Side by side, it looked just like the original.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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www.rockauto.com
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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I go to Bumper and Bumper.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Call around to your local parts stores and ask them what it would cost, eg. Napa, etc. Depending how close you are to a major distribution center it may take them a couple of days to get one in.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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junk yard time!
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bacek
junk yard time!
*shudders* Yuck, rusted calipers no thanks!

Theres usually a specific brake parts supply company in town that will have the best prices. The one in Minneapolis is called Brake and Equipment Warehouse. You can get the new caliper fully "loaded" with new caliper bushings, copper grease, anti rattle clips, and pads. It's a really nice deal. If you want a firmer pedal get new brake lines, or SS braided brake lines. They can be made for around $20 a piece IIRC. Brakes are so important I always go with the best!
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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Yeah, no junkyard calipers for me...I mean hell, I've ALREADY got 20 year old calipers on the car...
Autozone, here I come...

CW
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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call a bunch of local parts stores in addition to the national chains ... you'll be surprised at the price differences (how fast they can get them to you may also influence your decision) ..

also, some will sell the calipers fully loaded (with the pads and springs) ... blah blah blah.
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