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Old May 25, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Default Front caliper seized

I'm sure my front caliper is siezed/seizing (hot wheel etc etc), just wondering if anyone else has replaced the fronts? you always hear about the rears but not the fronts.

IMO its just down to age, i cleaned the fronts off in early jan (they were in a bad state) and they've failed now.
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Old May 25, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ajs_s2k,May 26 2009, 08:15 AM
I'm sure my front caliper is siezed/seizing (hot wheel etc etc), just wondering if anyone else has replaced the fronts? you always hear about the rears but not the fronts.

IMO its just down to age, i cleaned the fronts off in early jan (they were in a bad state) and they've failed now.
Yep, I had to replace the fronts from our very own AE's car after when I tried to push the piston back, it refused to go anywhere!

Go and get some EP3 Civic Type R calipers
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Old May 25, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Hypersonik,May 26 2009, 08:26 AM
Yep, I had to replace the fronts from our very own AE's car after when I tried to push the piston back, it refused to go anywhere!

Go and get some EP3 Civic Type R calipers
Yeah these are the ones i'm getting, they are just EBC refurbed ones.

I'm going to replace both the fronts, got to bloody paint the calipers again!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:47 AM
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I need new front calipers as one is seized aswel. where are you getting you calipers from AJ?
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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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A guy off ebay cant remember his name but i will check when i get back home mate as i have ordered off him before and he provided a good service
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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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cheers mate

Whats the cost aprox?
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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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I know one of the Integra breakers has just taken an 04 S2000 in as I got a badge from him (and some dampers for the teg)

http://www.cudgel.co.uk/integrastella/

Good service and delivery
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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:58 AM
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AJs, it was jrt automotive www.jrt-automotive.co.uk Call the owner, Terry,and you can get them pre-painted or powder coated
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Ajs_s2k,May 26 2009, 08:29 AM
I'm going to replace both the fronts, got to bloody paint the calipers again!
Don't bother, you'll look like a chav
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:01 AM
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I had to replace both of mine around Xmas time, used Brakes International, great service and well priced.

A fairly easy job to do as well which was a pleaseant surprise after being more used to struggling & swearing at Land Rovers!!
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