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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Front Brake Caliper

Does anyone know where to purchase good front brake calipers,not Chinese?
I want to retain the original pads and not go for the likes of Peter May Big Brake Kit if at all possible.
Peter King

Big Red do a reconditioning service. Powertrack brakes may have NOS
Bob Beaumont

I bought mine from Sussex Classics. No complaints.
Greybeard

rebuild them yourself with stainless steel pistons from Minispares - then never have to do them again ever.
Rob Armstrong

I bought one from MG OC, works perfectly. No idea of the brand...
I also still have the seized one (don't know if it is the genuine one...?) if you are interested to do a rebuilt :P
CH Hamon

Has anyone got a spare OE Right Hand Caliper that they don't want?
Peter King

To fit or to rebuild?
Dave O'Neill 2

Either way Dave, whatever you've got.
Peter
Peter King

I have one. I think it's okay but a refresh wouldn't hurt. The left one is f****** though - it's cracked at the bottom mount.
You can have it for postage plus a fiver to the RNLI.

Edit: if I can find it haha!
Greybeard

Powertrack Brakes are a good source of genuine AP Caparo (Lockheed) brake parts.
http://www.powertrackbrakes.co.uk

Cheers
Mike
M Wood

Ok, that's fine Dave, if you send me your email with address and cost of postage and the cheque to the RNLI Thanks
Peter
Peter King

Dave, Error in my reply if you can send me your address by email with the cost of postage, I 'll send you cheques for the postage and one for the RNLI for a £5.00.
Thanks
Peter
Peter King

Greybeard, Sorry my error in calling you Dave, you must think I'm Trigger!
Peter King

Yeah I was wondering.
Let me get into the Shed to verify it's where I think it is and I'll get back to you.
Hope it's not too urgent lol!
Greybeard

Hi Greybeard, Not to urgent as I have other jobs I need to do, if you can let me know either way I'd be very grateful.
Peter King

Okay I found it. I'll email this evening, bit tied up at work now.
Greybeard

Hi Greybeard,
Dave O'Neill has contacted me and say's he has two R/H Calipers so if you can't find yours I can get one from Dave. The one I'm after is manufactured by Lockheed with a casing number of 3243 222C.
Kind regards
Peter
Peter King

Okay no worries. I haven't checked the casting number on mine, but if Dave is offering the correct part you're sorted.
OTOH I can easily check mine if it's needed. Not tonight though, I want my bed!
Greybeard

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