Brake callipers

Started by Pete McCue, January 17, 2025, 09:56

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Pete McCue

Good morning all.
Brake callipers, any difference PFL to FL?
I see them listed as suitable 1999 - 2007 but sometimes 1999 - 2002, which is correct please?
Thanks.
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Carolyn

They all fit all cars.  Sometimes the same part has two numbers.
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Pete McCue

Quote from: Carolyn on January 17, 2025, 10:03They all fit all cars.  Sometimes the same part has two numbers.
Thank you. 👍
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Beachbum957

The fronts all interchange, but the rear are different PFL and FL because of a different parking brake crank (lever). The calipers seem the same otherwise.  It looks like you could just swap the lever if you have the wrong year caliper, but someone would have to confirm.

Craigjm

Quote from: Beachbum957 on January 17, 2025, 11:46The fronts all interchange, but the rear are different PFL and FL because of a different parking brake crank (lever). The calipers seem the same otherwise.  It looks like you could just swap the lever if you have the wrong year caliper, but someone would have to confirm.

I've had a couple of sets to refunb from J Spec and they have never asked if it's pre or post facelift they have just sent four calipers and they fitted both cars no problem

Pete McCue

Quote from: Craigjm on January 17, 2025, 15:41I've had a couple of sets to refunb from J Spec and they have never asked if it's pre or post facelift they have just sent four calipers and they fitted both cars no problem
Yes, that seems to be the case so I've ordered a set. Absolutely nothing wrong with mine, they are in excellent condition, but I want to get a set painted up so I can just swap them over without the down-time. I'll then sell mine on.
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SurreyMR2

Hi Pete

I bought calliper paint that you apply with a brush from eBay. Did them while in the car after removing wheels. Didn't even remove the pads, just took my time. Dead easy to do and look great. Then bought some calliper stickers, TTE, again from eBay.

Pete McCue

Nice job!
I've already ordered the others now though, and I'd be out on the drive doing it. I'm doing all the brakes, new braided hoses, drilled & grooved discs, nice painted calipers and EBC pads. The fluid will be replenished too by virtue of doing the work, obviously.
Might look for some of those TTE stickers. 👍
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Craigjm

Quote from: Pete McCue on January 17, 2025, 15:51Yes, that seems to be the case so I've ordered a set. Absolutely nothing wrong with mine, they are in excellent condition, but I want to get a set painted up so I can just swap them over without the down-time. I'll then sell mine on.

I always have my calipers on all cars professionally refurbed and painted. They do a smoothing process too so they don't look like rough cast calipers if they are not alloy. These are for my latest blue MR2. The ones for the silver MR2 were blue.




Pete McCue

Very nice!
But what does that cost please?
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Craigjm

Quote from: Pete McCue on January 18, 2025, 09:50Very nice!
But what does that cost please?

Haha I knew you would ask that. Using used calipers from J spec the complete refurb, smoothing, painting and decals (under the laquer for longevity) is £500 for a set

Chris at custom calipers

https://www.instagram.com/custom_calipers_ltd?igsh=MTByYTk1anl0YzdpMw==

He has done sets for a number of my cars. Yes they are expensive but it's a proper professional job that gives you the same standard as the painted calipers on my Porsche and Maserati

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