Caliper refurb.

steveb · 12-06-19, 02:04 PM

Hi all

Where's the best place to get brake calipers refurb',d. and painted in a bespoke colour ?

Thanks

Steve

mikes2 · 12-06-19, 07:52 PM

Probably Bigg Red if you're wanting them painted as well

Colin Aitchison · 13-06-19, 06:15 AM

I have seen calipers done by Big Red and would recommend them, they can fit the Audi ring to the outer face of the caliper before the final clear coat of lacquer.

QuattroBird · 15-06-19, 06:48 PM

I used Biggred for my RR rears. I had the anodised gold as wanted stock look but really pleased and would recommend. Fronts will go here in the winter.

QuattroBird · 05-05-21, 03:35 PM

Contact Details
Bigg Red Ltd
The Workshop
Weir Lane
Worcester
WR24AY

Tel: 01905428793
Email: calipers@biggred.co.uk

Flying Frank · 05-05-21, 03:38 PM

Thanks very much, I deleted my post as had found them on the "net'....should have looked there first. Spoken to them and they are VERY helpful. However, thank you again for your speedy reply to my post, much appreciated.

Isimmo · 05-05-21, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Frank

Thanks very much, I deleted my post as had found them on the "net'....should have looked there first. Spoken to them and they are VERY helpful. However, thank you again for your speedy reply to my post, much appreciated.

Hi Frank, any ballpark number on a per caliper refurbishment cost?

Flying Frank · 05-05-21, 06:29 PM

Hi Ian, the chap I spoke to was VERY helpful and gave me three options on type of "overhaul" .

I want the callipers back asap as I want to get the car back on the road by the end of this month. So I chose the basic service and the price is £135 for two callipers. I thought that was fantastic as I've seen one in Germany albeit new for that price for just one. Big advantage of this service is at least you get back an item that you know will fit.

The two other options take a lot longer, between 3 weeks and a month but I'll let them explain what they do......I didn't enquire about cost as just wanted the callipers back in working order asap.

Hope that helps a bit ?

Isimmo · 05-05-21, 07:50 PM

Absolutely, muchy helpy, seems GVFM

QuattroBird · 05-05-21, 07:51 PM

Send the carriers too so all sorted. New calipers don’t come with carriers so makes it even better value.
Most mew calipers are actually only refurbished using the same castings so just as good as new.
Fitted new hose discs and rear handbrake cables too👍

12-06-19, 07:52 PM	#2
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Probably Bigg Red if you're wanting them painted as well __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

05-05-21, 03:35 PM	#5
QuattroBird Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 40	Brake caliper refurb Contact Details Bigg Red Ltd The Workshop Weir Lane Worcester WR24AY Tel: 01905428793 Email: calipers@biggred.co.uk

05-05-21, 07:50 PM	#9
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	Absolutely, muchy helpy, seems GVFM __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

13-06-19, 06:15 AM	#3
Colin Aitchison Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Back home in Tillicoultry Posts: 1,308	I have seen calipers done by Big Red and would recommend them, they can fit the Audi ring to the outer face of the caliper before the final clear coat of lacquer.

15-06-19, 06:48 PM	#4
QuattroBird Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 40	I used Biggred for my RR rears. I had the anodised gold as wanted stock look but really pleased and would recommend. Fronts will go here in the winter.

05-05-21, 03:38 PM	#6
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	Thanks very much, I deleted my post as had found them on the "net'....should have looked there first. Spoken to them and they are VERY helpful. However, thank you again for your speedy reply to my post, much appreciated.

05-05-21, 06:29 PM	#8
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	Hi Ian, the chap I spoke to was VERY helpful and gave me three options on type of "overhaul" . I want the callipers back asap as I want to get the car back on the road by the end of this month. So I chose the basic service and the price is £135 for two callipers. I thought that was fantastic as I've seen one in Germany albeit new for that price for just one. Big advantage of this service is at least you get back an item that you know will fit. The two other options take a lot longer, between 3 weeks and a month but I'll let them explain what they do......I didn't enquire about cost as just wanted the callipers back in working order asap. Hope that helps a bit ?

05-05-21, 07:51 PM	#10
QuattroBird Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 40	Send the carriers too so all sorted. New calipers don’t come with carriers so makes it even better value. Most mew calipers are actually only refurbished using the same castings so just as good as new. Fitted new hose discs and rear handbrake cables too👍