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Reese Reese Moore Texas, USA 1970 MG MGB GT "Redrum" 1970 Triumph GT6+ (MkII) "Scooter" 1974 MG MGB GT "Booger" 1974 MG MGB GT "Snowball" 1975 MG MGB "The Beach"	Posted: August 10, 2012 01:48PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 202

It looks as though I'm going to need new calipers. Pistons are quite rusted and some chrome plating is gone. Inside of the caliper looks rough also. B-Hive is out of stock for left-hand side. Anyone have experience with the quality of the Moss units? Many thanks.

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #2
Richochet Rick Rick J Saginaw, Minnesota, USA	Posted: August 10, 2012 01:59PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 29

Just received a right hand from Moss who didn't have the left so I ordered the left from Victoria British Ltd. Plan on putting them on next Monday. I ordered new, not rebuilt so I can let you know next week.

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #3
chris Chris Roop Pendleton, OR, USA	Posted: August 10, 2012 03:01PM Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 30,229

Reese, although I haven't seen calipers from Moss in some time, brakes are a major liability. They will stop selling a part if there is even a hint that a safety issue has come up. So, I'd say that you could order with confidence.

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #4
costerhus Chris Osterhus Pittsburgh, USA 1970 MG MGB GT	Posted: August 10, 2012 03:34PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 942

When I replaced both of my (original) calipers, I went with Moss units. They were out of the right side calipers. The left came, followed by the right a couple days later. They've been on the car a couple weeks. So far, no problems.

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #5
biglawndog Scott Thomas Coconut Creek, Fl, USA 1979 MG MGB	Posted: August 10, 2012 04:55PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 141

Try Basil Adams. I got both calipers from him @ $78.00 each recently.

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #6
chris Chris Roop Pendleton, OR, USA	Posted: August 10, 2012 07:06PM Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 30,229

Was that new or rebuilt? And did they come loaded?

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #7
Basil Adams About 12 miles from Sears Point, USA	Posted: August 10, 2012 08:37PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,975

In reply to # 2142400 by biglawndog Try Basil Adams. I got both calipers from him @ $78.00 each recently.

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Scott, Thanks for the plug. You bought too soon. My supplier has reduced the price a few bucks on each one. I'll PM Reese. Bith left and right are in stock.

And Chris, I'm unsure what you mean by "loaded" but they come with everything installed - bleeder, pistons... but the customer buys pads. I usually recommend the TRW ceramic pads (under $30) because there's no brake dust, but some people still want the $18.50 semi-metallics. Let me know if I can help. Thanks. Basil 707.762.0974 basiladams@yahoo.com

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #8
chris Chris Roop Pendleton, OR, USA	Posted: August 10, 2012 09:11PM Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 30,229

Loaded is an industry term for comes with pads. Unloaded would mean that they do not come with pads. So, are they new or rebuilt for that price?

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #9
mac townsend Fairfield, CA, USA	Posted: August 10, 2012 09:19PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 18,072

there is only one rebuilder. cardone. they do a decent job. you can get them at any parts store. price shop...they all sell the same piece.

install soon after purchase and check carefully for cracked housings. i've had a few of these.

last time i paid about $35 each + core.

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #10
Jack Long Forest Hill, Maryland, USA 1974 MG MGB "Lucy"	Posted: August 10, 2012 09:22PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 3,899

In reply to # 2142400 by biglawndog Try Basil Adams. I got both calipers from him @ $78.00 each recently.

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X2. I bought a pair from Basil several years ago - very happy.

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #11
def300s David Ferrell NW Arkansas, USA 1967 MG MGB	Posted: August 10, 2012 09:33PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 149

Apple Hydraulics also rebuilds brake calipers. They did a fine job on my Jag etype calipers. But for the price Basil has new ones for, I don't know why anyone would rebuild.

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #12
Old Driver Harry Watkin Huntersville, NC, USA 1974 MG MGB GT "Ducky"	Posted: August 10, 2012 09:37PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 306

If you go for the Cardone rebuilts, check all the pistons carefully. I returned two sets because all the pistons had deep scratches. Wound up with new calipers from Gordon at the B-Hive. No problems at all for the last 3+ years.
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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #13
Basil Adams About 12 miles from Sears Point, USA	Posted: August 10, 2012 10:57PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,975

In reply to # 2142537 by chris Loaded is an industry term for comes with pads. Unloaded would mean that they do not come with pads. So, are they new or rebuilt for that price?

Chris, Brand new. I don't sell any used or rebuilt items (unless you want to count cylinder heads). Let me know if I can help. Thanks. Basil

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Re: New OR Rebuilt Calipers--Best Source? #14
the omega man phil wilkins staffordshire, United Kingdom 1973 MG MGB GT	Posted: August 11, 2012 01:40AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,693

As a matter of interest,to all those who have fitted new calipers,when you have fitted them to the car what resistance is there when you push the pistons back in to fit the pads.
Can you push them in with your thumb or do you have to use a lever.
I ask this as one of my pistons has been sticking a bit,it moves freely in and out but I have to use a lever to push it back.Just wondered what resistance a new caliper/piston had before I rush out and buy one.

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