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Brake caliper refurbishment

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:36 pm
by Onewheelup
This is probably not the first message on this site i am a new member having just bought a kr1s
The bank has not been used for a year so the brakes need work does anyone on here refurbish front and rear brakes and how much will it cost :D

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:07 am
by mellorp
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=12565

I used powerhouse (and have done on 4 different occasions) in Sheffield although others have had issues with them

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:24 am
by Onewheelup
Hi there yes i saw the messages on Powerhouse i must admit that i would be worried to send
My calipers there seeing what they did to them i was looking for another firm that perhaps would
Provide a more consistent quality you mention that you have sent calipers there on 4 occassions when was that maybe the mechanic who did them moved on and thats why the quality drifted off

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:23 am
by Binetta Steve
Martin on here does a superb job both in detail and colour matching, just have a look back on some of the posts , you will see lots of references and happy owners.

Steve. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=10293&p=77802#p77802

Re: Brake caliper refurbishment

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:30 pm
by Onewheelup
Thanks to you all, i wondered if anyone had the contact details of Martin as i would prefer to have a club member do the caliper resto i have seen the work he does and its high standard he is off line so not sure how to contact him
Thanks