Front calipers and wheels

Post by **little.legs** » 18 Aug 2008, 16:11

Hiya,
My front calipers bleed screws have seized and one caliper isnt great in condition so i've decided to get new ones. Should I also replace brake discs and pads as a matter of course or can i get away with just the calipers for now?

My wheels are a bit rusty and i'm considering new ones eventually. Looking at new steels with the dome stainless centres. Where is reasonable to buy em from?

Cheers
Jamie

Post by **kevtherev** » 18 Aug 2008, 17:20

have the discs checked for there wear limit at a garage

refurbish the steels.

get them shotblasted and resprayed, not sure if anyone sells originals

Post by **little.legs** » 18 Aug 2008, 19:28

cheers for that.

Just kampers have some 14" steels coming in at the end of the month £50 each. Any idea how much shot blasting and coating would be a wheel? Just wondering whether it'd be easier/cheaper to buy new.

Thanks for your advice

Post by **kevtherev** » 18 Aug 2008, 19:59

yes it would be easier...from JK

I did mine at a a cost of £25 a wheel (blast and spray, tyre removal and fitting) and in a colour of my choice.

a local sandblaster and commercial sprayer did it.
I chose two pack paint as it was glossy and easy to T-cut scratches out

and that was for alloys.

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Post by **Red Westie** » 19 Aug 2008, 11:43

Generally a garage wouldn't just replace the calipers but as far as I'm concerned if the disc's and pads have plenty of wear left then there is absolutely no reason why you can't re-use them with the new callipers fitted.
I should think that there are plenty of steel wheels out there for free! if you ask. I've got 4 you can have if you can get to Nottingham but they will need painting.
Martin

Post by **little.legs** » 19 Aug 2008, 12:18

cheers guys. Just gotta decide what to do. Best i wait til pay day i think. The wheels look good kev. Half the rpice of new too. hmmmmmmmmmm