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Nissian Almera 2001 replacement brake caliper needed.

  • 05-02-2010 9:02am
    #1
    metalgear2k2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 603 ✭✭✭


    The front left brake caliper has ceased and needs to be replaced. Nissian have quoted 400-600 euro to replace it! (pads and disc as well) I think thats very dear, was hopping someone on here might know where I could get a cheaper replacement?


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  • #2
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    To the scrapyard my good man! You'll pick up a good secondhand pair for about €50. Not a big job either to do.


  • #3
    lifer_sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 890 ✭✭✭lifer_sean


    Muckie wrote: »
    To the scrapyard my good man! You'll pick up a good secondhand pair for about €50. Not a big job either to do.

    Yes try the scrapyards, but this is a very common problem on almeras and on 99-02 primeras, so calipers are very hard to get. One of the first parts to be sold off a scrapped Almera (after the gearbox). Also be aware that there are two if not three different caliper types and these are not interchangable. I think it's the Lucas one that gives the most trouble but I could be wrong.

    Last time I got one it cost me 50 or 60 euro secondhand, and took a good few calls to find one. I doubt you'd get a pair for 50 quid.

    Try the motor factors. I got a new caliper for a 98 Accord for 100 euro in December from local factors (exchange unit).

    As Muckie says, dead easy to fit (15-20 mins) if you're handy.


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