Where can I get Brake Caliper Pistons?????

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liftoff
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Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:00 am

I've rebuilt the brakes on my 325 Sport with a lick of paint and new seals, however, when they were stripped down I made a right mess of the original pistons getting them out of the seized caliper!!!! :(

I've been trying to track down some replacements with little success (even BMW only sell the caliper complete at about £150 each!!!!), anyone know a good brake supplier specialist who would have them in stock?
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Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:27 pm

Ive seen stainless replacement pistons for older BMW's, may have been Fritz bits?
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Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:58 pm

Stainless ones available at Bimmerworld: here
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Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:07 pm

BMW directly or www.motormec.co.uk may be able to help :)
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Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:46 pm

Cheers guys,

I've managed to find a trader on ebay called Big Red who specialises in brake rebuild parts for various cars.

Two new pistons for about £18 each, incase anyone else needs them........Sorted
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Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:52 pm

ECP used to do recon calipers on an exchange basis for about £50 each, new seal and nice and shiny.
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