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11th April 2015, 08:28 AM
#21
Originally Posted by
Winnie
Thanks John. Patrolapart have a 2nd hand set for $450 but that's a bit more than I want to spend at a moment
When I did my..I could not find a set for love or money. Then I spoke to patrolapart about them and they said they had one set coming in for exactly the same cost, so I bit the bullet and snapped them up. But as murpheys law dictates..a week after fitting them all up..there were sets on eBay for 150-200 lol
But at the same time the set I got from patrol a part were in good nick and I did not have to replace any pistons which is always a risk with secondhand calipers
I will say though, that while there is an increase in stopping power, its not the huge increase that you (well I) expected. But the pedal feel is much better so its definitely a good upgrade. I would be rebuilding the rears as well while I was there as you may find that the fronts work much better and it will upset the balance.
When I did my rebuild, I rebuilt the rears first and found that after the rebuild they overpowered the rears (ie rears would lock far to early). Then after putting the rebuilt fronts on the balance came right and worked perfectly.
I have a set of seal kits for the rears you can have if you want
Last edited by doka404; 11th April 2015 at 08:34 AM.
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11th April 2015 08:28 AM
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11th April 2015, 12:09 PM
#22
Patrol God
Just a thought Winnie have you tried the Safebrake braided hoses,
going price seems to be around $300 for all 4 .
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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11th April 2015, 01:16 PM
#23
The 747
Thanks doka, I'll be rebuilding the rears at the same time so no dramas there!
John I am hoping to get the braided hoses as well but from what I gather they do not really aid in stopping performance but give a much better pedal feel? Anyway I want them too!
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11th April 2015, 07:26 PM
#24
I used HEL Braided lines..370.00 for all six. lifetime warranty made in QLD and ADR approved (if that means anything )..well worth it in my book..
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17th April 2015, 09:37 PM
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The 747
Found a set for 150, haven't bought them yet but the guy said this to me.
Umm I'll part with them for $150 as one of the calipers needs a boot but they come with hubs and rotors rotors need a machine
Not quite sure what he means by needs a boot?? Is that one of the seals? I will put a seal kit through them anyway
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18th April 2015, 07:32 AM
#26
I would say it probably just needs a dustboot (part of the seal kit).
As long as the pistons are OK (won't know till you strip them) then your all good to go. Even if there is a damaged piston, you can by replacements and for 150 for the calipers, your still ahead 😊
Last edited by doka404; 18th April 2015 at 07:38 AM.
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18th April 2015, 08:30 AM
#27
The 747
Originally Posted by
doka404
I would say it probably just needs a dustboot (part of the seal kit).
As long as the pistons are OK (won't know till you strip them) then your all good to go. Even if there is a damaged piston, you can by replacements and for 150 for the calipers, your still ahead
Thanks mate, think I'll go for it
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1st July 2015, 08:55 PM
#28
Winnie did you get the callipers ???
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1st July 2015, 09:02 PM
#29
The 747
Originally Posted by
Makka
Winnie did you get the callipers ???
Hey mate, Nah haven't found anything. I stopped looking to be honest but if I do catch some cheap I will pick them up.
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1st July 2015, 09:12 PM
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i got a set sitting on the front diff of the car i just wrecked but im just north of sydney
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