Front brake calipers - replace or kit?

Post by **Johnmck** » 03 Apr 2006, 19:51

Hi got 1980 2 lt a/c Girling front calipers. Van failed MOT on front brakes not releasing. Got one caliper off and poped pistons out.
Don't look too bad bit of scoring, question is I think you can get a repair kit for all the seals etc but am i better off replacing calipers?
What is acceptable wear on the pistons?
repair kit about £12 JK and calipers I am being quoted about £40 plus vat

Anybody had ythisd problem?
Thanks John

Post by **andysimpson** » 03 Apr 2006, 22:37

Is it worth risking your vans or your life for forty quid.

Post by **ROBS T25** » 04 Apr 2006, 05:47

andysimpson wrote:Is it worth risking your vans or your life for forty quid.

yep do as the man says

Post by **badger** » 04 Apr 2006, 09:09

replace the caliper i'd say, cost me £55 from local motor factors.

Post by **BeaKiE** » 04 Apr 2006, 09:13

Brakes aren't an area to go skimping on.

Post by **Johnmck** » 04 Apr 2006, 20:14

cheers for that looks like i'm off to get the calipers.