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Volvo 740 Estate Auto 1988 - Brake Calipers - ABS - 2316ccViews : 1524 Replies : 24Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Nov 24th, 2021, 00:20 | #11 |
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940 setup??
I dont know if of any use but i have the complete front setup off a 940 turbo 1997....calipers . carriers, discs, pads . lines etc etc ready to go....new skider pins, discs n pads very recent...
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Nov 24th, 2021, 08:36 | #12 |
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Front calipers are sliding caliper ones - non-ABS with two pistons, ABS with one piston This is because non-ABS cars have the, IMO more desirable and arguably safer, triangular split with each circuit plumbed to both front calipers and one rear.
All rear calipers are fixed, two-piston ones.
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Dec 11th, 2021, 11:53 | #13 |
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I have now heard back from my Mechanic who was sourcing my calipers. They cannot get any new ones but can provide reconditioned ones for £450 (Labour costs etc which I am ok with). I just really wanted advice on whether this is the only way forward or is there somewhere to source new ones. I don’t know if mine can be reconditioned and all four failed the MOT. Thanks again for any help.
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I've not tried sourcing new calipers but even if you sent all 4 of yours to BiggRed for reconditioning and refitted them yourself you'd still make a big saving.
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My mechanical skills are non-existent when it comes to practice but am learning a lot. I have taken some photos of the rear caliper to send to Big Redd and will get some of the front. I am on a phone atm but will try to post here later. I have re-read everything on this post and will keep you updated. I have certainly learnt a lot about preventative maintenance! I don’t want to lose this car really so will see what Big Redd say and next week and go from there.
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Buying four new calipers will probably set you back somewhere between £200 to £300. Your £450.00 cost isn't that bad really as your labour is a big cost on these and also possibly having to fabricate new brake pipes
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That's inflation for you Dave
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I think brakes are one of the easiest things to work on. At most £100 investment in tools.
Access is easy and generally they're pretty simple things - particularly on 7/940s. Even the rears are easy because the handbrake works on the disc, it's not built into the caliper. I wouldn't claim to be that handy with the spanners but the first jobs I ever did were brake jobs - I've even done master cylinder replacements. Plenty of online tutorials for working on our brakes and the tools/skills apply to pretty much all disc brakes.
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