As per the "what did you do" thread I had to source a pair of replacement front calipers today, as mine have seized on the lower inner piston on both sides.
After searching the 'net, I found a couple suppliers had them in stock. First being Torquen - albeit at over £600 for a pair for either cast iron or aluminium.. Then I found some fully rebuilt aluminium ones (the correct fitting for a TT) at less than half that, which got me thinking. Cast iron vs aluminium....??
Both seem to have their merits and drawbacks - the ali ones being much lighter, so less unsprung weight - whereas the iron ones allegedly handle the heat better, reducing the chance of disc warpage. If one believes everything one reads on the interweb LOL!
Seeing as I don't track the Zed - and I am happy with the OEM set-up, when it works properly, plus I have a set of Brembo discs waiting to go on, as opposed to the Ebay ones I had previously, I thought the ali calipers would suffice.
Opinions please - good or bad😁
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RichardS ·
Hi guys.. Long time since I was on the computer lol..
Just renewed my insurance for my 89"swb imported 300 slicktop.... Missed the renewal through an expired credit card thank goodness.
Last years insurance company who we see advertising a specialist product for our cars quoted me £530....
Ten minutes of my time got the same product with agreed valuation for £150....!!!!!
Got me right in a flux it did.....!! Pays to shop around I would think...
Happy Xmas to all......