Buying Front Calipers From Wreckers

[Drogba]

Afternoon,

I'm buying R34 GTT front calipers sight unseen from Jap Sports Spares in Smithfield. Has anyone had any experience with these guys?

I'm not a SAU regular but I believe one can't slander an organisation. Can someone PM if they've dealt with them? OR give them some love on this thread if they've had positive experiences.

Or if you've got R34 GTT F calipers FS. sell them to me for $250.

Thanking you in advance

Edited May 5, 2014 by Drogba

[Daleo]

I've spoken to them over the phone; they seem like decent guys.

Where do you live? Are they sending them to you?

Perhaps some kind of inspection & postage scenario could be arranged if you're worried?

[Drogba]

Thanks Dale,

Live in Melbourne & them Syd. They would send them down here yeah. It's a bit of a risk if they're buggered - not sure how buggered calipers can become though.

Yeh, could do COD maybe?

[scotty nm35]

You won't know if they are good or otherwise until you fit them, I have had a few sets lately that leak from between the halves, you can't tell till you start bleeding them.

I think you need to assume they might need a kit through them, I usually do it anyway for my own cars. It isn't hard to do.

[66yostagea]

I have bought brake upgrades but always get the calipers refurbished by BettaBrakes.

[Daleo]

You won't know if they are good or otherwise until you fit them, I have had a few sets lately that leak from between the halves, you can't tell till you start bleeding them.

I think you need to assume they might need a kit through them, I usually do it anyway for my own cars. It isn't hard to do.

Do you have a source for the o-ring that seals the 2 halves?

I stripped mine to blast & coat, but re-used everything as the seals & dust boots were perfect. The seal kits don't contain the sandwich o-ring do they?

[scotty nm35]

Most decent brake joints will find them if they get the job to overhaul the callipers. You are correct though, rarely does an overhaul kit come with it.

[Drogba]

Okay well that's some comfort - most likely outcome is that they're good to go or just need to be reconditioned.

Cheers!