prisspringle Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hi guys,my vti-s back brakes are looking a bit iffy, disc are wearing unevenly and grooves, so i was planning on refreshing the lot.so does any one sell rebuild kits and if so how much are they?cheers guyschris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesyMB6 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Rick aka civicturbo can sort out refurbs. Have a search or pm him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I did find a place that did kits for about, will try find again for ya. But tbh richs calipers are lovely like new. So there a good idea for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicturbo79 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Drop me a pm if you want a set of recondictioned calipers mate and ill get them sorted for you . Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Rich's calipers are excellent, all new pistons etc, great value and a top service. 1"£££$££"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisspringle Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 rich i'll let you know!out of interest what part or parts is it that go bad and make the brakes jam?chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Pistons usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisspringle Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 hmmm, i might rebuild mine and make some stainless steel pistons at work out of some bar ends chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicturbo79 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 The handbrake leaver bearings seiz up and lock the handbrake on.Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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