TB42E front brake calipers

[doka404]

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

[threedogs]

Just a thought Winnie have you tried the Safebrake braided hoses,
going price seems to be around $300 for all 4 .

[Winnie]

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!

[doka404]

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..

[Winnie]

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

[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 😊

[Winnie]

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

[Makka]

Winnie did you get the callipers ???

[Winnie]

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.

[Makka]

i got a set sitting on the front diff of the car i just wrecked but im just north of sydney