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brake calipers

PostPosted: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:12 +0000
by rosita.charlie
I'm new to this site and would be grateful if anyone can advise me.I have a mx5 eunos 1600,1992.I am looking for information about where I can buy 2 rear brake calipers.I already bought a pair of second hand ones and they were faulty and the seller wont take them back.I'd be grateful if anyone can direct me to a site that I could get ones from that would be good enough.thanks in anticipation.
rosita

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 1:32 +0000
by Steve
Give autocheck (Robert) a call on 086 8226506

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 7:01 +0000
by rosita.charlie
Thanks Steve I will try Robert

PostPosted: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 9:19 +0000
by AndyJF
Has anyone tried changing the seals on the rear calipers? Do they last. Seen the rebuild kits on mx5 parts.

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Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 4:48 +0000
by MX5Spares
don't waste ur money

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 5:54 +0000
by Fergus
I did all 4 calipers on my own car, easy enough job to do. Never had any problems with them.

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:14 +0000
by Merlot man
Has anyone tried sftmx5parts.co.uk for calipers ,seems like good value.
If your going to rebuild the calipers you might be interested in this
http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=101333
Hope this helps
Brian

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:21 +0000
by Fergus
That Nutz link goes directly to the rebuild kits I used from Mx5Parts - http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/rear-caliper- ... p-306.html

Rosita are you near Cork ? I can take a look at your calipers and tell you what you need to get, I'll even do the rebuild on them myself for free - you just get the rebuild kits yourself etc :mrgreen:

Sometimes the pistons in the rear caliper rusts a lot and needs replacing but I'll show you all of that when taking a look so you can see it for yourself and I'll show you the little parts that are needed, no big fuss, no cost, just get the parts and I'll sort it out for you :mrgreen:

Fergus

(PS) I only help Mx5Ireland club members that genuinely require assistance or who have/are been fleeced by crazy Mazda oil monkeys high on petrol fumes.

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 5:09 +0000
by rhysmate
Fergus wrote:That Nutz link goes directly to the rebuild kits I used from Mx5Parts - http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/rear-caliper- ... p-306.html

Rosita are you near Cork ? I can take a look at your calipers and tell you what you need to get, I'll even do the rebuild on them myself for free - you just get the rebuild kits yourself etc :mrgreen:

Sometimes the pistons in the rear caliper rusts a lot and needs replacing but I'll show you all of that when taking a look so you can see it for yourself and I'll show you the little parts that are needed, no big fuss, no cost, just get the parts and I'll sort it out for you :mrgreen:

Fergus

(PS) I only help Mx5Ireland club members that genuinely require assistance or who have/are been fleeced by crazy Mazda oil monkeys high on petrol fumes.


I offer my garage and tools to help

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 1:59 +0000
by leamyj
Great to see that the genuine spirit of the "club" is alive and well .... 8)

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 9:28 +0000
by Merlot man
I've dealt with Fergus before in the past and can say he is a complete gent so this offer is no surprise to me ,nice one Fergus

Brian

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 2:23 +0000
by Fergus
Ah we're all in this club to help each other out, give good information/advice and Tech Day stuff etc :mrgreen:
Hey, there's a thought - we could have it all done on another 'Mx5Ireland Tech Day' in rhysmate's garage here in Cork !
(no Birthday cake this time lads...it's past Oct 21st :mrgreen: )

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 5:50 +0000
by rhysmate
Sounds good lads get a thread going. Ill have my engine out again soon so ill have an excuse tobe there

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 9:34 +0000
by Fergus
We need a yes/no from Rosita first lads ;)

Re: brake calipers

PostPosted: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:10 +0000
by hazel
Hi all,
Can I join this conversation?

I have a 99 mx5 1.8
In the mornings in my garage, when I try to move forward in my car,
there is resistance to move, a few rather loud creaking sounds,
and then the car rolls on.
Now I notice, it sounds like the break pads and
the break disc are in contact all the time.

I am intending to go to a mechanic for advice,
and let him have a look at what might be needed.
I just want to have a bit of homework done before he
talks me into a € fleecing.

I have always admired factory painted
break callipers.

Should I get my original callipers repaired/reconditioned
and DIY painted or splurge on new callipers with factory finished paint?

I know the 'new' choice would be very expensive,

however I would go the "repair/recondition" choice
if a few of the club members had good outcomes
from the repair/conditioned choice.

Looking forward to your comments.
Regards,
Hazel