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Refurb brake caliper in Cork

  • 27-02-2012 10:32pm
    #1
    Bogger77
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    got a sticky front brake caliper, last mechanic (indy) said he'd sorted it, but 14k later, it's sticking again intermittently. Main dealers said replacement+ fitting is about 430e, with the part costing 390e, so I'd like to see it's a refurb using new seals etc is possible.

    Anyone suggest someone good in Cork city area who I can visit? As it's a pretty important part of the car (ie Stops the car), I'd like to get someone trustworthy not cheapest. Dealer did suggest a refurb, but not sure how much they'd cost.


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  • #2
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,620 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    Can't recommend specific in Cork, but when I needed a replacement caliper for her MX5, I exchanged it for a recon one in a motor factors in Limerick.
    A lot of places should offer that service, they will order a recon unit and part exchange for the old, knackered one.
    You can even pick up the recon, pay full price and get a refund when you bring the old, exchange unit in.
    Since her car was on stands anyway, I did the exchange there and then.


  • #3
    cadaliac
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    What type of car is it? How old is it? My mechanic lives around Ballincollig if that's any good to you? I can pm you his details if you wanted to call him and ask for a quote.


  • #4
    Bogger77
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    'tis a 06 Corolla, Cadaliac, please forward on, I'd drop out to him either if he wants to see the part before quoting.

    Dr. Fuzz, I need someone to take of the caliper, so I'd rather a one stop shop, from taking to parts guy in a main dealer, not Cork, he suggested that it's pretty simple to do the seal kit.


  • #5
    cadaliac
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    Pm sent


  • #6
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    ... and get a new mechanic :)


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  • #7
    Bogger77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Bogger77


    cadaliac wrote: »
    Pm sent
    thanks, it'll be later in week before I get round to calling him :-)
    E39MSport wrote: »
    ... and get a new mechanic :)
    any suggestions? based in Mahon/LittleIsland area


  • #8
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    Sorry, no. North Kildare myself. Someone here will know one.


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