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> Hypothetical question about sticking brakes
McLovin
post Mar 27 2017, 11:09 PM
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I have a quick question for the group. Are there any qualms or reservations against using "unloaded" brake calipers like these and transferring the bits and pieces of your OEM calipers to these calipers? This all assumes you have good pads, of course.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Pors...8L/A119434.html

So are these unloaded brake calipers a bad idea? They seem like a much less tedious alternative to a rebuild kit without too much more money.
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bdstone914
post Mar 29 2017, 12:12 AM
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A1 Cardone builds crap calipers. Bought one once for a customer as I was out. They had the pistons in wrong. They drilled a second bleeder screw and it was so crooked that the hex of the bleeder hit the housing and would not seal. Had to grind the housing to clear.
Bought another pair of BMW 320I calipers and wanted to plate them. Found the oil finish still had rust under the surface. Not impressed. Twice is enough for me.
Only positive is the price but not even sure it it is worth that when you have to rework them to make them usable.
If you have any skills you can do a better rebuild them yourself. Not that hard. Lots of cleaning.
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