Can brake calipers be refurbished?
All you need to do is install the caliper, bleed it, and you’re back on the road in a few minutes. Often, the modest price of this rebuilt assembly is less than the over-the-counter price of the aggregate parts you’d have to buy separately to rebuild the unit yourself.
Is it worth rebuilding a caliper?
While caliper rebuild kits are an affordable solution that may prolong the life of the braking system, these kits can only repair limited issues that may affect a caliper over its lifetime. If a caliper body made of cast iron or aluminum is cracked or the bore is deeply scored, a rebuild kit is out of the question.
How long does it take to rebuild calipers?
Often the whole brake caliper assembly is replaced when this happens but that is a real shame: They are very simple things, and for about 20 USD you can buy a brake caliper repair kit (which can include a brand new piston) and with an hour or so of work, your caliper will be as good as new!
Is it okay to wrap calipers?
You can wrap your brake calipers to: Protect the calipers: Wraps are a great way to protect your calipers from dust, rust, debris and moisture. The calipers are more likely to become damaged without the added layer of protection that a wrap provides. When a caliper is damaged, you’ll need to get it replaced right away.
Why refurbish your brake calipers?
From accurate OEM refurbishments to bespoke colours and finishes, brake caliper refurbs offer a quick turnaround time and an exchange service on certain calipers held in stock. With all caliper refurbishments, calipers are split down to their individual components and extensively checked for flaws.
Why choose BCR brake calipers?
Whether you’re looking to get your car’s brake calipers refurbished back to their former glory, or are looking to spice things up with an eye-catching custom brake colour, BCR can deliver stunning results for a competitive price.
What is the difference between car brake calipers and motorcycle calipers?
While we cater to many car brake calipers, we also specialise in motorcycle brake caliper refurbishment too. Generally Motorcycle brake calipers are smaller, however many bikes feature a twin disc set-up up front which means there is an extra caliper to deal with.
How much can you save by using cheap caliper parts?
However, now imagine a company re-manufacturing 1 million calipers per year, if you they are able to save £1 per caliper on using cheap caliper parts, the company makes an extra £1,000,000 per year. Still a good option? We don’t work on millions per year, we celebrated our 10,000th customer in year 6 of business and we’re approaching year 8 now.