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(Message started by: Invicta on Jul 20^th, 2010, 7:14pm)

Title: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by Invicta on Jul 20^th, 2010, 7:14pm

Our Scorpio has failed it's MOT on a ceased nearside rear brake caliper.
The garage says they can't find an aftermarket unit.

They are going to try soaking the caliper in WD40 overnight but don't have a "Plan B" (other than try Plan A again).

Can anyone suggest a possible supplier please?

Many thanks,
Bernard

Title: Re: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by tlundkvi on Jul 20^th, 2010, 7:22pm

Bernard, there are loads available new on www.ebay.co.uk. However, note the £84 ones are not right if you have vented discs rear.

Title: Re: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by Simmo on Jul 20^th, 2010, 7:32pm

Try This site (http://www.brakeparts.co.uk/). Make sure you enter the correct model.

Title: Re: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by Invicta on Jul 20^th, 2010, 7:32pm

I thought it might be that simple.

If my other half didn't insist we used this garage I'd have changed months ago. But it's her car and her money!

Many thanks for such a quick replies.
It is very much appreciated,
Bernard

Title: Re: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jul 20^th, 2010, 8:03pm

Also worth trying : http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/

Title: Re: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by Matt on Jul 20^th, 2010, 8:46pm

the callipers can be easily stripped down and cleaned, seal kits are on ebay for peanuts, im pretty sure your handbrake arm will have rusted up due to the seal failing,

you need to take out the cylinder first by unscrewing it all the way out then the fiddly bit is getting the circlips out the bore, once all the self adjust mechanism is out the arm can be removed, ive added a link to a fully stripped calliper, may assist you or your garage

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=admin;action=display;num=1268993371

Title: Re: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by gozz on Jul 20^th, 2010, 9:59pm

Bigg Red have everything covered,complete units or just the bits,you'll find em on the internet.Here (http://www.biggred.co.uk/)
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by Invicta on Jul 22^nd, 2010, 6:46pm

Once again a BIG thank you for your help with this.

Kind regards,
Bernard

Title: Re: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by amigafan2003 on Jul 22^nd, 2010, 10:35pm

Bigg Red are an excellent company to deal with - supplied callipers for both my Westfield and my last Scorp = both excellent.

Title: Re: Brake Caliper supplier reqd please
Post by cosworth24v on Jul 25^th, 2010, 10:54pm

i have a set from a 2.9 scorpio

postage not a problem

Ring or text eugene on 07815879956