anyone know where I can source a new front left brake calliper. Honed it once and the puck is seized and leaking.
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Doubt you can find a "new" caliper.
I assume used, and rebuildable, would suffice?
In that case, most of the vendors would have some.
As will owners who have upgraded their car's brakes.
Suggest you post in the "parts wanted" section, too.
Larry
I assume used, and rebuildable, would suffice?
In that case, most of the vendors would have some.
As will owners who have upgraded their car's brakes.
Suggest you post in the "parts wanted" section, too.
Larry
Try the vendors. Most have rebuilt calipers and will take yours as a core. The caliper pistons are nickel plated low carbon steel; water in the brakes from age & not changing fluids penetrates the plating like a neglected bumper and you get rust pits. The pits cause leaks even with a new seal; honing the bore doesn't help.
If that's the problem, grinding and replating the OEMs, or new stainless steel pistons will fix the problem. 10 yrs ago I had to make my own but I understand there are now some replacements available- don't know which method they used.
If that's the problem, grinding and replating the OEMs, or new stainless steel pistons will fix the problem. 10 yrs ago I had to make my own but I understand there are now some replacements available- don't know which method they used.