Drivers side rear caliper

matchless · 15th April 2020, 19:50

Hi,
while changing the rear discs and pads I had serious difficulty in pushing back the
rear drivers side caliper piston, even with the bleed screw open.
Anyone hav a good condition one they are willing to sell?.
It does appear to still work ok, but I would like a backup just in case.
Thanks
Paul

skellum · 16th April 2020, 06:47

Oddly, I'm trying to get one as well.
Rimmers has he caliper to suit the vented rear discs, but SOB100030 for solid discs wasn't in. One suppler had them, except when it arrived it was the wrong one.
Found someone on ebay who apparently has the correct item (for 50 quid)- will find out in the next couple of days when it shows up.
Seems much easier to source the caliper for vented discs- might be a common part with some BMWs so possibly greater demand??

squire · 16th April 2020, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by skellum

Oddly, I'm trying to get one as well.
Rimmers has he caliper to suit the vented rear discs, but SOB100030 for solid dics wasn't in. One suppler had them, except when it arrived it was the wrong one.
Found someone on ebay who apparently has the correct item (for 50 quid)- will find out in the next couple of days when it shows up.
Seems much easier to source the caliper for vented discs- might be a common part with some MWs so possibly greater demand??

I got some from "spares-hut" on eBay for £58.95, have not directly compared them yet but seem ok, also very swift delivery. I believe BMW E46 use the same ones, try a Google search.

matchless · 16th April 2020, 07:29

Thanks for the replies,
I will check eBay for those suggestions.
I did buy a used front one from eBay for a previous car about 5 years ago, I didn't need it in the end, which was a good thing.
The supposed excellent condition one from eBay, from a low mileage car, was in such poor condition , It went back the same day, sadly at my expense.

Number 6 · 16th April 2020, 07:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by squire

I got some from "spares-hut" on eBay for £58.95, have not directly compared them yet but seem ok, also very swift delivery. I believe BMW E46 use the same ones, try a Google search.

I have just had a quick Google and they do appear to be the same Caliper, As I have just changed my O/S/R caliper due to it being seized.

matchless · 16th April 2020, 09:19

Thanks for the replies,
I have bought a new mintex one, for a very reasonable price.

Cheers
Paul

bikerdude666 · 16th April 2020, 09:31

A few years ago now, I got a new calliper from Eurocarparts. I've still got the old one in the garage, always intended on refurbishing it in case I needed one again in the future.

*edit* They've got this listed: https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/pagid-caliper-133110701

They have Paid and Mintex branded calipers.

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matchless Gets stuck in Mazda cx7/1979 T140e Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 524 Thanks: 103 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	Drivers side rear caliper Hi, while changing the rear discs and pads I had serious difficulty in pushing back the rear drivers side caliper piston, even with the bleed screw open. Anyone hav a good condition one they are willing to sell?. It does appear to still work ok, but I would like a backup just in case. Thanks Paul

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skellum Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Stornoway Posts: 115 Thanks: 17 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Oddly, I'm trying to get one as well. Rimmers has he caliper to suit the vented rear discs, but SOB100030 for solid discs wasn't in. One suppler had them, except when it arrived it was the wrong one. Found someone on ebay who apparently has the correct item (for 50 quid)- will find out in the next couple of days when it shows up. Seems much easier to source the caliper for vented discs- might be a common part with some BMWs so possibly greater demand?? Last edited by skellum; 16th April 2020 at 11:26.. Reason: Atrocious spelling!

16th April 2020, 07:29	#4
matchless Gets stuck in Mazda cx7/1979 T140e Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 524 Thanks: 103 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	Thanks Thanks for the replies, I will check eBay for those suggestions. I did buy a used front one from eBay for a previous car about 5 years ago, I didn't need it in the end, which was a good thing. The supposed excellent condition one from eBay, from a low mileage car, was in such poor condition , It went back the same day, sadly at my expense.

16th April 2020, 09:19	#6
matchless Gets stuck in Mazda cx7/1979 T140e Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 524 Thanks: 103 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts	Caliper Thanks for the replies, I have bought a new mintex one, for a very reasonable price. Cheers Paul

16th April 2020, 09:31	#7
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	A few years ago now, I got a new calliper from Eurocarparts. I've still got the old one in the garage, always intended on refurbishing it in case I needed one again in the future. edit They've got this listed: https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/pagid-caliper-133110701 They have Paid and Mintex branded calipers.