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philscotland · 3rd July 2011, 06:18 PM

Hi

Does anyone know where I can get new front brake caliper pistons for my mk1 1996 Stagea ?
After dismantling the callipers yesterday I discovered that 2 of them are rusted beyond repair.
If anyone has any good calipers for sale, I'll buy them !

Any advice for which other callipers or brake setups would fit would be most appreciated.

Cheers
Phil

stagea-rs4 · 4th July 2011, 09:46 PM

I replaced my standards with R32 GTR's which are the same as R33 GTST. Shims may be required if you go from M14 bolts to M12's. Brembo's will also fit if you can find them. Need to think about rim dia and offset.

I can have a look at my old OEM calipers if you need bits or the whole lot.

philscotland · 4th July 2011, 10:03 PM

Hi
If the calipers are in good condition I would take them, or if there are 2 good pistons lurking inside, that would be great also.
Please let me know what you would like for them.
Cheers
Phil

stagea-rs4 · 5th July 2011, 07:19 PM

Will have to get back to you once I've diagnosed my erratic idle.

philscotland · 5th July 2011, 07:39 PM

No probs
Just give me a shout when you have some time.
Good luck with the idle problem - can't think of any suggestions myself other than maybe the lambda sensor, or MAF.
Cheers
Phil

stagea-rs4 · 5th July 2011, 07:41 PM

Cheers, will do. MAF on it's way, will know in 2 days. Fingers crossed.

mossop RS4 · 6th July 2011, 12:08 PM

from i've read and heard the gtr calipers take bigger discs and are bigger calipers than the gtsts calipers so you'll then have to watch your clearance on your alloys.

bigger alloys and spacers may be in need and if your changing over calipers to gtr ones you'll need to redo the brake line too

this is just what i've picked up on along the way correct me if i'm wrong.

philscotland · 7th July 2011, 07:03 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys.
I've actually managed to buy a pair of fully refurbed 32GTR calipers with new EBC discs and pads from Conceptua.
That'll keep me busy on Saturday and hopefully I'll be stopping much more quickly from now on !
Cheers
Phil

3rd July 2011, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
philscotland philscotland is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 12	Brake Caliper pistons Hi Does anyone know where I can get new front brake caliper pistons for my mk1 1996 Stagea ? After dismantling the callipers yesterday I discovered that 2 of them are rusted beyond repair. If anyone has any good calipers for sale, I'll buy them ! Any advice for which other callipers or brake setups would fit would be most appreciated. Cheers Phil __________________

4th July 2011, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
stagea-rs4 stagea-rs4 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bristol Cars owned: '97 Stagea DAYZ RS Four Posts: 301	I replaced my standards with R32 GTR's which are the same as R33 GTST. Shims may be required if you go from M14 bolts to M12's. Brembo's will also fit if you can find them. Need to think about rim dia and offset. I can have a look at my old OEM calipers if you need bits or the whole lot. __________________

4th July 2011, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
philscotland philscotland is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 12	Hi If the calipers are in good condition I would take them, or if there are 2 good pistons lurking inside, that would be great also. Please let me know what you would like for them. Cheers Phil __________________

5th July 2011, 07:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
stagea-rs4 stagea-rs4 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bristol Cars owned: '97 Stagea DAYZ RS Four Posts: 301	Will have to get back to you once I've diagnosed my erratic idle. __________________

5th July 2011, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
philscotland philscotland is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 12	No probs Just give me a shout when you have some time. Good luck with the idle problem - can't think of any suggestions myself other than maybe the lambda sensor, or MAF. Cheers Phil __________________

5th July 2011, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
stagea-rs4 stagea-rs4 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bristol Cars owned: '97 Stagea DAYZ RS Four Posts: 301	Cheers, will do. MAF on it's way, will know in 2 days. Fingers crossed. __________________

6th July 2011, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
mossop RS4 mossop RS4 is unaware they can edit their status New Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	from i've read and heard the gtr calipers take bigger discs and are bigger calipers than the gtsts calipers so you'll then have to watch your clearance on your alloys. bigger alloys and spacers may be in need and if your changing over calipers to gtr ones you'll need to redo the brake line too this is just what i've picked up on along the way correct me if i'm wrong. __________________

7th July 2011, 07:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
philscotland philscotland is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 12	Thanks for all the replies guys. I've actually managed to buy a pair of fully refurbed 32GTR calipers with new EBC discs and pads from Conceptua. That'll keep me busy on Saturday and hopefully I'll be stopping much more quickly from now on ! Cheers Phil __________________

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