Author Topic: ATE Front Brake Calipers  (Read 239 times)

dirtrack49

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ATE Front Brake Calipers
« on: November 12, 2024, 23:51:57 »
Hi all,

Trying to get back to my car collection after being laid up for the last two years.

My 66 230SL when last worked on, had what appears to be a right front caliper (Girling) sticking, causing heavy wear on the outside brake pad. Have been watching different suppliers for a set of remanufactured ATE calipers to replace the Girlings. So far, no luck.

Does anyone have a current source for remanufactured ATE calipers?

Thanks, Tom

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Re: ATE Front Brake Calipers
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2024, 00:27:00 »
https://www.autohausaz.com/catalog?v=1342628&c=3&s=1704&page=1

They appear to have new avalible - Not Cheap  :o
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Re: ATE Front Brake Calipers
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2024, 02:04:57 »
Why don’t you send yours out for a rebuild?
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Re: ATE Front Brake Calipers
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2024, 13:35:52 »
Your issue could well be caused by a faulty brake hose going to the caliper, rather than the caliper itself.
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Re: ATE Front Brake Calipers
« Reply #5 on: Today at 03:42:24 »
@Sead your friend's listing says "kein versand nach US" so not an option for Tom. Plus, I would be concerned about the inner seals in NOS calipers, depending how old they actually are.
I bought 4 new ones maybe 10 years ago for about €900. They're likely more now, so just getting a rebuild kit with seals and maybe even pistons would be a good way to go.
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1969 Mercedes 280 SL automatic
1968 Ford Mustang 302 V8
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 1600
1962 FIAT 1500S OSCA convertible
1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3
1983 Porsche 944 2.5
1990 Ford Bronco II

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