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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Newbie57 on May 5, 2026, 19:19

Title: Front caliper
Post by: Newbie57 on May 5, 2026, 19:19
My off side caliper is sticking. Any recommendations on a replacement supplier.
Title: Re: Front caliper
Post by: Joesson on May 5, 2026, 20:16
QuoteMy off side caliper is sticking. Any recommendations on a replacement supplier.
My thought  is that such items should be replaced  in pairs.
If in agreement then you could consider the Yaris aluminium front calipers that have  much been much discussed  on here.
Title: Re: Front caliper
Post by: Newbie57 on May 5, 2026, 22:38
Ok so quick look a spider chat suggests using prius 2 calipers. Left on the right an vice versa.
Title: Re: Front caliper
Post by: Topdownman on May 6, 2026, 06:47
You can get re-manufactured calipers or the parts to rebuild yours from here;
Brakeparts international (https://brakeparts.co.uk/shop/Toyota/MR2/00-/MR2%20Sports%20Zzw30%201.8%20Roadster/Front%20-%20Brake%20Calipers%20and%20Wheel%20Cylinders)
Title: Re: Front caliper
Post by: Ardent on May 6, 2026, 07:40
Def generation 2 prius calipers not yaris.

In terms of left vs right. Just place so the bleed nipple is at the top.

Title: Re: Front caliper
Post by: Ardent on May 6, 2026, 07:45
Quote from: Topdownman on May  6, 2026, 06:47You can get re-manufactured calipers or the parts to rebuild yours from here;
Brakeparts international (https://brakeparts.co.uk/shop/Toyota/MR2/00-/MR2%20Sports%20Zzw30%201.8%20Roadster/Front%20-%20Brake%20Calipers%20and%20Wheel%20Cylinders)

Although fronts are a simpler design than rears, I'm bit  :-\ , regards brakeparts international. I bought some rears from them 5 years ago. 22,000 miles later I'm told they need replacing.  :'(
Title: Re: Front caliper
Post by: Carolyn on May 6, 2026, 08:15
You might not need new calipers.  I suggest lubricating the sliders first.  Use silicon grease (I use Ceratec).
Title: Re: Front caliper
Post by: Iain on May 6, 2026, 09:58
Id be sourcing a good used one from J-spec. Most of these remanufactured ones or pattern ones are poor quality as Ardent mentioned above.

I forget the name of the company now but i got hold of a 'new' rear caliper a couple of years back and it was awful quality, returned it and sourced a good used Toyota one, still going now and the car gets hammered (mr2 championship). 
Title: Re: Front caliper
Post by: househead on May 6, 2026, 12:50
Mr2-ben sells brand new genuine toyota calipers but as everything is on there, quite overpriced. That said, it's what I did when I needed new rears.

tcbparts sell reconditioned ones with a 12 month guarantee (but you exchange them for your old ones) ... that would probably be my go-to if I was buying now.