im in need of rear brake calipers because my E-brake doesnt work what so ever. the cable is fine its just that the caliper's internal workings are frozen. the local shop wants $712.** to do the job and i was looking around for a cheaper price and i found that mazdatrix sells rebuilt rear calipers for $173.** a piece so with 2 rebuilt calipers and SS brake lines the total comes to around $340. but what i was wondering is. is there a place that i can get the calipers cheaper? and has neone delt with rebuilt "stuff" from mazdatrix? is it a good quality rebuild?

 

dont local auto shop do it for like 60?

 

I have seen people sell used brake calipers on here for like $50. I would look for some used ones definitely. Check with mazdarecycling.com and thepartstrader.com and on here.

 

if you wanna go the cheap route go to your local auto store.....aka discount auto parts,pep boys,auto zone etc they should sell loaded calipers (calipers with pads )cheaper .sometimes they will carry a lifetime warranty!

they are mazda rebuilt calipers .....in other words the seal for the piston has been changed and the cylinder honed out !

 

hummm didnt think of going to the auto parts store for them. that soundsl ike a good idea if they are ne cheaper i will go with those i guess...

 

Remanufactured rear calipers should be around $63 each at an auto parts store.
Sean

 

Cant you just buy a kit for like $35 that will service two calipers?

 

teh rebuild kit is just all the o rings and seals but i actually froze all the mechanical pieces inside the caliper. well 63 sure does beat 147 from mazdatrix. thanx for the advice ppl.

 

are all the 5-lug 2nd gen rear calipers the same? i have an 87 T2 allot of the ads i see say will fit all models with vented rotors. mine has vented rotors but what else does so that i know if i can pick up some used parts from other models.