Caliper Carriers

[danielbrookes 17]

Hi everyone!

 

I've just received a whole bunch of goodies for my GBS Zero GT and was hoping to get the rear brakes and suspension sorted this weekend, alas I have overlooked something.

 

It seems the Calipers I ordered from europarts (http://www.eurocarpa...06e9ac42) dont come with carriers.

 

Does anyone know where I can get a pair of rear calliper carriers from? I have searched the forum and tried a couple of the reccomended suppliers and both have come back to say they dont stock them.

 

Ebay is fruitless to. Will any from another vehicle fit, e.g Focus, Fiesta or??? I'm a bit stuck at the moment.

 

Cheers,

 

Danny

Edited June 5, 2015 by danielbrookes

[danielbrookes 17]

I should say, I have already got the caliper mounting brackets from Kitspares...

[nelmo 235]

I bought these cosworth calipers http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=13593 and they are advertised as including carriers but they are not a separate item - they're forged into the body of the caliper (unless I've also got something wrong - my kit hasn't arrived yet), so you may not be able to buy separate carriers?

 

I could be talking rubbish, of course...

[danielbrookes 17]

Doh! Wish I had seen them before I bought the Euro parts one. I wonder if I am better off asking for a refund from europarts, not sure what there policy is mind!

 

I can't seem to find anywhere that sells the carriers alone...

[2b cruising 597]

If they are returned unused in original packaging, you have a right by law that allows you to return.

If they ordered specially at your request, it might be different.

I've never had a problem with returning items to them.

They are human beings. Not like lots of scrap yards that try and put this re stocking charge on. Cheeky b*****s

[Shaft 892]

Send a message to Steamer on here, he'll be able to make you some.

They'll be machined from billett.

[2b cruising 597]

That's good to know Shaft. Toying with the idea myself after engine done.

[brumster 706]

Also try Brakes International - www.brakesint.co.uk - these guys were brilliant for me, went through stock and looked for some and picked some out. They had them on the shelf but even then, the chap said he'd go through their inbound "recon" stock and see if they could find some for me if they hadn't got any. Really good, friendly service. Ring 'em up though

[danielbrookes 17]

Perfect, thanks guys I'll see how I get on. At least if I can't source them I can send the ones I have back to europarts

[danielbrookes 17]

Bugger, just spoke to brakes international and they *did* have four pairs in stock. But, someone bought all of them last week...doh! The search continues lol

[theduck 852]

Arent the caliper carriers part of the bearing carrier?

[danielbrookes 17]

Well spoke to Europarts and I can take them down to my local store today for a refund, great news. Think I will purchase a pair of these http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=13593 as nelmo did. Happy with that

[brumster 706]

Arent the caliper carriers part of the bearing carrier?

 

I think he means the pad/caliper carriers - the extra casting that fits to the brackets on the hub (that you're talking about), and then carries the caliper casting and outer pads...? I know when I got my rear calipers they didn't come with these, and I had the same problem...

[theduck 852]

Ah ok. Learn something new every day.

[danielbrookes 17]

I think he means the pad/caliper carriers - the extra casting that fits to the brackets on the hub (that you're talking about), and then carries the caliper casting and outer pads...? I know when I got my rear calipers they didn't come with these, and I had the same problem...

 

yup, thats the bit I am on about.