JamesyThompson Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) Hi folks, My UK spec brakes are getting a bit sticky and intend rebuilding them. OEM rebuild kits and pistons are still available from Toyota, but they are quoting over £500 which seems a bit steep. Always a fan of OEM, but has anyone had success with aftermarket options? Thanks, James Edited March 30, 2022 by JamesyThompson (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I have jspec brakes but I used the standard eBay rebuild kit, they're still working just fine after 2 years. e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-SUPRA-JZA80-3-0T-NON-TURBO-2x-REAR-CALIPER-REPAIR-KITS-PISTON-BCR128AX2/233005450554 The hardest part is getting the old pistons out if they're corroded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesyThompson Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, mc92 said: I have jspec brakes but I used the standard eBay rebuild kit, they're still working just fine after 2 years. e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-SUPRA-JZA80-3-0T-NON-TURBO-2x-REAR-CALIPER-REPAIR-KITS-PISTON-BCR128AX2/233005450554 The hardest part is getting the old pistons out if they're corroded. Yeah, I see full repair kits listed on ebay for the four pot fronts and two pot rears. Just nervous about the hit and miss nature of ebay parts in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, JamesyThompson said: Yeah, I see full repair kits listed on ebay for the four pot fronts and two pot rears. Just nervous about the hit and miss nature of ebay parts in general. Brake International Ltd, I just used them for a replacement rear jspec caliper, comes with new piston/seals fitted, they gave me £35 back when I sent back the old caliper. Good service. I also purchased a slider pin kit off eBay. www.brakesint.co.uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesyThompson Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Annabella said: Brake International Ltd, I just used them for a replacement rear jspec caliper, comes with new piston/seals fitted, they gave me £35 back when I sent back the old caliper. Good service. I also purchased a slider pin kit off eBay. www.brakesint.co.uk Thanks Annabella, will check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I did a refurb on all four of my callipers in 2017 and they are all still fine using standard, which means cheap eBay parts. So long as they are well greased up with the Castrol red rubber grease they should be good for years. The other option people used to talk about was stainless steel pistons supplied by forum guru Chris Wilson. You can look him up and give him a call, he doesn't do messages or email. He has his contact number as a footnote on his posts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishieftrottle Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I just ordered all parts for rebuild of Jspec calipers (withou pistons) from Toyota for about 300 GBP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesyThompson Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Wishieftrottle said: I just ordered all parts for rebuild of Jspec calipers (withou pistons) from Toyota for about 300 GBP... Yes, they seem to have gone up in price like everything else. Quoted £519 from Toyota for seal kits and pistons for UK calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesyThompson Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 3 hours ago, rider said: I did a refurb on all four of my callipers in 2017 and they are all still fine using standard, which means cheap eBay parts. So long as they are well greased up with the Castrol red rubber grease they should be good for years. The other option people used to talk about was stainless steel pistons supplied by forum guru Chris Wilson. You can look him up and give him a call, he doesn't do messages or email. He has his contact number as a footnote on his posts. Going to give Chris Wilson a shout, thanks rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesyThompson Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Was speaking to Chris Wilson and I've ordered seal kits and pistons from him, very helpful chap! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil666 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I bought stainless pistons and new seals from chris wilson. They werent cheap but they wont rust again!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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