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Brake Caliper Painting & Refurb/Reseal [AP Calipers]

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Brake Caliper Painting & Refurb/Reseal [AP Calipers]

Post by Ed Doe » Wed May 01, 2024 9:31 am

Hi all,

I need to get my AP Racing calipers refurbished. Seals need replacing and they need a lick of paint.

Can anyone please recommend somewhere to get them done? I'm not afraid of removing/refitting the calipers myself, so location isn't a massive issue as I can send them away for a refurb :)

Cheers in advance!

Ed
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Brake Caliper Painting & Refurb/Reseal [AP Calipers]

Post by plenty » Wed May 01, 2024 9:59 am

I've used Bigg Red with good results.

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Post by Ed Doe » Wed May 01, 2024 10:07 am

Thanks Plenty! I assume they didn't split the calipers and left the bridge pipe alone?
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Brake Caliper Painting & Refurb/Reseal [AP Calipers]

Post by plenty » Wed May 01, 2024 10:27 am

I used them for Brembos that weren't designed to be split. IME refurb places won't split calipers unless you request it.

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Post by Ed Doe » Wed May 01, 2024 10:29 am

That's great, yeah I definitely don't want them split, from what I've researched AP specifically say to avoid splitting them and to not disturb the bridge pipe as it's almost impossible to reseal again!
Carbon Black '07 M Coupe: Intrax 1k2 Coilovers, AP-Racing, Raybestos ST45s, Tillets, Schroth, Vibratechnic, Apex EC7, Strongstrut, Eventuri, Supersprint, RTD, 4.1FD :evil:
Silver Grey '06 3.0si Coupe - SOLD :(

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