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Old 12-03-06, 09:07 AM
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Default Where to get caliper rebuild kits?

I need caliper rebuild kits for a set of brakes off a 99 SC3. Are there local places in NYC that would carry this? I know I could get them off a vendor here, but I need to do this ASAP and don't really want to pay or wait for shipping.
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Whoops, mods, can you move this to the brakes section? Thanks.
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why not take the chance to upgrade to supra calipers?
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Don't need/want to get new rims that'll fit.
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Rich - I have a set of SC3 calipers you can have for next to nothing. PM me if you want em.
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For the next person that comes along reading this: know that Autozone sells fully rebuilt brake calipers with lifetime warranty for $49.99 each. The rebuild kits from Toyota are about $25 for front set. What is your time worth and how good are you? Problem is that rust can develope in the inner channels of the caliper and you can't see it.
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Originally Posted by SCoupe
For the next person that comes along reading this: know that Autozone sells fully rebuilt brake calipers with lifetime warranty for $49.99 each. The rebuild kits from Toyota are about $25 for front set. What is your time worth and how good are you? Problem is that rust can develope in the inner channels of the caliper and you can't see it.
by any chance do you know what's the part # for the rebuild kits?
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