nsr brake caliper

[mark.b]

Bit of a dilemma, caliper needs changing,number of suppliers will sell me one between £110-120 with between a £40-50 surcharge being refunded when I return the old unit,I've phoned numerous garages and all are quoting between £150-170 parts and labour, 1 hours labour and the cost of part,none have agreed that they get the part cheaper due to surcharge,so there all trying to charge me a fee plus making a decent £50 in their back pocket,asked if I could supply the part, all refused flatly,most stating they couldn't guarantee the work done if I supplied the caliper and would void any liability on their behalf

Feel like I'm getting proper shafted, I need the car everyday to get around so recon parts aren't an option because of down time

Anyone got any suggestions ,as I'm stumped

[Dougie]

What wrong with the caliper? Would a refurbished be an option? Also the price they are quoting isn't as bad as it sounds, I was quoted just shy of 300 each caliper from honda and that's just the part!

[marko]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Right-Brake-Caliper-To-Fit-HONDA-CIVIC-CAR1778R-260mm-Brake-Disc/370982661424?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22311%26meid%3D7235902810320585090%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9701%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D230997254768&rt=nc

 

buy these and stuff the garages liability they dont come with sliders but you can get them for a little extra if you look around ebay

[mark.b]

Handbrake mechanism is seized in the off position only got handbrake on the os,plus I live on an incline

The price I was quoted is for a remanufactured caliper hence the £50 surcharge I mentioned the garage pocketing but denying knowledge of

As for buying brake parts off eBay,I wouldn't trust the part,at least if I buy local I've got a physical location I can return a part to should it fail

[marko]

  On 5/29/2014 at 6:51 AM, mark.b said:

Handbrake mechanism is seized in the off position only got handbrake on the os,plus I live on an incline

have a brick handy when you park up my hand brake is worse now both sides work and i live on an incline the first day i was back in it i parked up came back out later went to open my door and the car sloooowy rolled a metre or 2 back before it stopped :/ 

 

but yeah buy that caliper or the relevent sided caliper and get a mech to fit it, if you look about enough you will find one that will fit it

[marko]

its your money pal only trying to save you a little i had two of them fitted they have been a dream no more abs taking over my braking and doing a terrible job of it, and at 40 a side including a 15 surcharge so if you sent the others back they would be 25 a side plus a 2 year warranty from the sellers bargain youll need a mech to fit them to keep the warranty though 

[Krzys]

I'm currently having all four of mine refurbished, quoted £150 for the lot! They're being assessed today so I'll have a price for definite in a few hours hopefully!

 

Bit of a bugger that you can't be without the car though otherwise I'd be suggesting the same thing mate! Unfortunately you seem to be at the mercy of the garages you mentioned! 

[dr_broon]

  On 5/29/2014 at 6:39 AM, marko said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Right-Brake-Caliper-To-Fit-HONDA-CIVIC-CAR1778R-260mm-Brake-Disc/370982661424?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22311%26meid%3D7235902810320585090%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9701%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D230997254768&rt=nc

buy these and stuff the garages liability they dont come with sliders but you can get them for a little extra if you look around ebay

I've just received 2 rears from here, i emailed them 3 times just to make sure that the price already included the surcharge. They've got pretty solid feedback as well, so thought at that price is worth a punt (especially since I've already had to change callipers twice).

[marko]

  On 5/29/2014 at 8:35 AM, UnicyclingTom said:

Mine went kaput the other day. 2 days before a family holiday.

Had to get it done qiuck.

£120 for the part £40 to fit.

Handbrake works better than it ever now!!

 i think mine just has a bit too much slack in it still works and since ive drove it a bit the have bedded nicley and now it dosnt roll down the hill when i get in it :/ haha

[marko]

  On 5/29/2014 at 8:58 AM, dr_broon said:

I've just received 2 rears from here, i emailed them 3 times just to make sure that the price already included the surcharge. They've got pretty solid feedback as well, so thought at that price is worth a punt (especially since I've already had to change callipers twice).

x2 exactly mate 1 neg feedback in that last 12 month and about 30 neutral as i said cant complain about them one of the boots on the hb bearing area was ill fitted but only took a hair pin behind it to flick it back and get it sitting right, no sliders but new boots for the sliders and you can buy the slidrs for around 15-20 an axle if you look around