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  • Luis325
    No R3VLimiter
    • Jun 2009
    • 3847

    #1

    Remanufactured Brake Calipers

    Im thinking of buying new or remanufactured calipers for my vert.

    Any tips on where to get them?

    Thanks
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    1986 "C2 2.7 Alpina" Sedan
    1987 325ic Black Vert
    1986 327i Red Track Car RIP 10/10/10
    1989 325is Henna S50 track car SOLD


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    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170548
  • drumad
    E30 Mastermind
    • Aug 2009
    • 1700

    #2
    Rockauto.com

    replaced all my calipers with theirs.
    2008 335i - n54b30
    1991 318i - m52b28
    1994 fzj80 - LAND CRUSHER

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    • jlevie
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2006
      • 13530

      #3
      Why not rebuild the calipers you have? Unless the piston seal surfaces are corroded the calipers can be rebuilt easily and cheaply and the result will be at least as good, if not better, than remans.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      • z31maniac
        I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
        • Dec 2007
        • 17566

        #4
        ^This.

        I bought some rebuilt ones from BMA and while they worked, the "paint" if you want to call it that, came off the calipers the first time I washed the car, then instantly started surface rusting.

        I'd rebuild them yourself, and when they are apart, have them powdercoated so they will continue to look good for years into the future.
        Need parts now? Need them cheap? steve@blunttech.com
        Chief Sales Officer, Midwest Division—Blunt Tech Industries

        www.gutenparts.com
        One stop shopping for NEW, USED and EURO PARTS!

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        • Luis325
          No R3VLimiter
          • Jun 2009
          • 3847

          #5
          OK Thanks guys!
          Any idea on what parts i need to buy besides the rubber seals for a complete rebuild?

          Thanks
          sigpic
          1986 "C2 2.7 Alpina" Sedan
          1987 325ic Black Vert
          1986 327i Red Track Car RIP 10/10/10
          1989 325is Henna S50 track car SOLD


          Transaction feedback here please!!
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170548

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          • nando
            Moderator
            • Nov 2003
            • 34827

            #6
            Originally posted by jlevie
            Why not rebuild the calipers you have? Unless the piston seal surfaces are corroded the calipers can be rebuilt easily and cheaply and the result will be at least as good, if not better, than remans.
            rebuilts are surprisingly cheap - it depends on how you value your time. Rebuilding a caliper is super easy, but so is buying one for $40 and bolting it to the car.
            Build thread

            Bimmerlabs

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            • Luis325
              No R3VLimiter
              • Jun 2009
              • 3847

              #7
              whats the difference from semiloaded and loaded??? price varies allot...?
              sigpic
              1986 "C2 2.7 Alpina" Sedan
              1987 325ic Black Vert
              1986 327i Red Track Car RIP 10/10/10
              1989 325is Henna S50 track car SOLD


              Transaction feedback here please!!
              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170548

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              • Luis325
                No R3VLimiter
                • Jun 2009
                • 3847

                #8
                ^^^ anyone 
                sigpic
                1986 "C2 2.7 Alpina" Sedan
                1987 325ic Black Vert
                1986 327i Red Track Car RIP 10/10/10
                1989 325is Henna S50 track car SOLD


                Transaction feedback here please!!
                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170548

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                • mr2peak
                  R3VLimited
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 2388

                  #9
                  Loaded usually comes with pads.

                  Where can I get a caliper rebuild kit?
                  Drive it hard. Maintain it well.


                  Convertible Technical & Discussion
                  A Topless Memorandum

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                  • KenC
                    King of Kegstands
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 14396

                    #10
                    Blunttech for all the parts.

                    Rebuilding them is ridiculously easy. They're all single piston. Get new guide bushings too.
                    Originally posted by Gruelius
                    and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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                    • blefevre
                      R3V Elite
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 4287

                      #11
                      Any opinions on reman brands? There seems to be a ton.

                      - E30, DSM, Golf R, Mazda 3 Skyactiv

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                      • browntown
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Jun 2004
                        • 3524

                        #12
                        They should all be fine, there aren't a lot of parts in our brakes. I replaced all of mine with remans, but holy cow did they surface rust instantly.

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                        • jrobie79
                          R3VLimited
                          • Mar 2006
                          • 2521

                          #13
                          autopart international has reman'd girling calipers, i think they were 48 bux in massachusetts, dont know if they have any other locations, and I'm pretty sure they dont have an online ordering setup, but they have pretty good prices and service brick and mortar
                          1991 318is --- currently not road worthy
                          1991 318i ---- 308K - retired

                          Originally posted by RickSloan
                          so if you didnt get it like that did you glue fuzzy oil to the entire thing?

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                          • Jand3rson
                            Banned
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 37587

                            #14
                            I'm going to be rebuilding mine, mainly because I just want to have the experience of doing it. I already know how to bolt them to the car.

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                            • Gruelius
                              Wrencher
                              • Oct 2009
                              • 298

                              #15
                              pins bushes seals

                              im not sure if the carrier wears on girlings (i have ate's)
                              RIP 84 323i coupe 5spd w/ 14psi
                              89' 318i

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