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Posted: **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

Posted: **03 Apr 2006, 22:37**

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

Posted: **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

Posted: **04 Apr 2006, 09:09**

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

Posted: **04 Apr 2006, 09:13**

Brakes aren't an area to go skimping on.

Posted: **04 Apr 2006, 20:14**

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

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