jake_a Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'm looking to use these guys to do my TR6 calipers and am impressed by them so far in terms of offer and customer service. Anyone used them? http://www.brake-caliper-painting.com/ Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hi Jake, i reckon i contacted them and asked for a quote for tr brake caliper refurb, it was about £350/pair, so i didnt take them up on the quote......can buy new for £115/pair. Cheers, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley James Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 We use Parts parts for all Rolls-Royce, Bentley and other old brake parts. Good prices and stainless steel liners where needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Larnder Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi Jake I had my TR3A ones done at the following. They came back looking like new, so much so I thought they were. I have fitted Green Stuff pads. Classicar Automotive Unit A Alderly Road Chelford Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 9AP 01625 860910 To find it go left at the roundabout at Shell garage and it is behind Alan Holmes picture framers ( about 7 years ago). Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley James Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Have a look at this company. Are we all taking about the same sort of restoration because anyone can clean up calipers and fit new seals.. http://www.pastparts.co.uk/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jake_a Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi Jake, i reckon i contacted them and asked for a quote for tr brake caliper refurb, it was about £350/pair, so i didnt take them up on the quote......can buy new for £115/pair. Cheers, Conrad. Conrad, my quote was about £150 for the pair, and I've always assumed refurbed original is a safer bet than new repros; would you disagree? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I used these guys in the UK, can't fault the service or price for refurbishing your own calipers. http://biggred.co.uk/ Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 " I've always assumed refurbed original is a safer bet than new repros; would you disagree? " We're all fond of assuming that OE kit is by definition superior to modern repro component. Unfortunately OE parts are getting on in years, and time as well as mileage can influence the condition of components. You can't keep on reconditioning for ever, many major components will already have been refurbished several times. Eventually everything wears out . . . . A fair proportion of Stanpart TR components were ****, and it wouldn't be hard for modern repro to improve upon the original. I used to do a lot of business, as a motor factor, with Past Parts - some 20 years ago. Excellent suppliers. In more recent times, when I've sought their assistance I've been disappointed by the response, to put it politely. I wouldn't have any qualms about the Moss brake product, reconditioned or reproduction - you have a choice. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jake_a Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 " I've always assumed refurbed original is a safer bet than new repros; would you disagree? " We're all fond of assuming that OE kit is by definition superior to modern repro component. Unfortunately OE parts are getting on in years, and time as well as mileage can influence the condition of components. You can't keep on reconditioning for ever, many major components will already have been refurbished several times. Eventually everything wears out . . . . A fair proportion of Stanpart TR components were ****, and it wouldn't be hard for modern repro to improve upon the original. I used to do a lot of business, as a motor factor, with Past Parts - some 20 years ago. Excellent suppliers. In more recent times, when I've sought their assistance I've been disappointed by the response, to put it politely. I wouldn't have any qualms about the Moss brake product, reconditioned or reproduction - you have a choice. Cheers Alec Cheers Alec, useful feedback. Will consider carefully. Are the new ones supplied by TR Shop, Moss, Rimmers, etc, all the same make or do they vary? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I don't know if the repro calipers vary, I somehow doubt it, but from personal experience of response to problems, and customer service attitude . . . .. I'd tend to look to Moss first, then TR Shop. When it comes to reconditioning, I'd definitely prefer the Moss option - as in, I'm confident you get what you pay for. Just my opinions of course. Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 TR Shop do new ones as a straight buy. No problems with those ones. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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