REMANUFACTURE OF BRAKE CALIPERS

The Remanufacture Process

Please contact us via calipers@biggred.co.uk if you do not see your calipers/vehicle listed we may still be able to help, as we are updating the list all the time! 

To view the remanufacturing prices for your calipers, simply select your vehicle and the finish you desire. If you wish to go ahead and arrange the remanufacturing service for your calipers, simply complete this form here and send yours to us with your name, contact number and finish. We will contact you when they have been tested and ready to send back!

To learn more about the process, different services and customisation options please read more below

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The Remanufacture Process

ARRIVAL

Upon arrival, your calipers are visually inspected for any damage, photographed & then logged onto our data management system allowing their progress to be tracked at any time. Should your calipers require any further engineering (ie. broken bleed screws/damaged mounting bolts/damaged threads) this will incur extra charges (you will be contacted before this extra work is carried out). We never substitute your calipers, what you send in is what you receive back. We take pleasure in leasing new life into calipers, whatever the starting condition.

CLEANING

Next, your calipers are completely stripped (of all seals, screws, bolts etc) and then hot washed to remove any last traces of dirt or dust.Your calipers are then tumble blasted down to bare alloy or cast iron to allow for an accurate material inspection. To maintain their integrity, small and delicate parts are hand blasted by our trained mechanics

COATING

You have 3 options to choose from when considering the finished coating for your calipers. Each has their merits and our team of experts/enthusiasts will gladly discuss the options with you if you are unsure.

STANDARD

If you’re unconcerned about cosmetics and speed is of the essence, we can offer a standard silver aerosol spray paint option. Average lead time: 2-3 business days. (Finish will diminish quickly but calipers will be mechanically perfect) 

ELECTROPLATE

Used on the majority of current cars and as standard on all classic marques, electroplate coating provides a OE finish to any caliper. This finish provides more durability than the standard coating. Available in silver or gold. Average lead time: 15 business days.

While calipers share the same basic cast design, they are forged at different times, in various locations, and using diverse raw materials,.

Cast iron calipers are porous, they contain both moisture and air. Customers need to be aware, that depending on the quality and age of the cast, there are a few occasions when the electroplate is not completely uniform. we'll communicate with you to explore the available options for moving forward.

 

PREMIUM

For those seeking the wow factor, we offer a choice of 15 different stock colours. There are a range of customisation options to enhance your calipers further (decals, bespoke colours of your choice). Average lead time: 10-15 business days.

BUILDING

We aim to rebuild every caliper with brand new components as we have over 90,000 seals and 11,000 pistons on the shelf, plus a stock of bleed screws, pad plates, transfer pipes, handbrake levers & springs. Should new stock be unavailable we have a range of options to help overcome this.

TESTING

Every caliper is fully air tested using the latest Ateq test equipment. Once our expert team are satisfied with your calipers performance, they are then packaged up securely ready for despatch.

SERVICES

                 STANDARD

Average lead time 3 business days
New Pistons Yes
New Seals Yes
New Bleed Screws Yes
Slider bracket coating Yes
Slider rubbers Yes
Slider pins/bolts Reused 
Bullet proof lacquer No
Decals/customisation No
Bespoke colour of your choice No
Colours available Silver

               ELECTROPLATE

Average lead time

15  business days

New Pistons

Yes

New Seals

Yes

New Bleed Screws

Yes

Slider bracket coating

Yes

Slider rubbers

Yes

Slider pins/bolts

Reused 

Bullet proof lacquer

No

Decals/customisation

No

Bespoke colour of your choice

No

Colours available

Electroplate Gold or Electroplate Silver

              PREMIUM

Average lead time 10-15 business days
New Pistons Yes
New Seals Yes
New Bleed Screws Yes
Slider bracket coating Yes
New slider rubbers Yes
New slider pins/bolts Yes
Bullet proof lacquer Yes
Decals/customisation Yes
Bespoke colour of your choice Yes - POA
Colours available 15 premium colours (listed below)

COLOUR OPTIONS

Standard silver and Standard black

Electroplate

Electroplate

Black

Brembo gold

Bright green

British racing green

Cherry red

Gold

Gun metal grey

Midnight blue

Orange

Purple

Red

Royal blue

Silver

Skoda green

Yellow

DECALS

Decals are available with our premium service only.

You can choose to restore the original decals that were on your caliper, just let us know which colour (either red, white, black or silver) that you would prefer.

If you wish to have an alternative, please speak to a member of our team on 01905 428 793, who will be happy to help.

HOW TO SEND YOUR CALIPERS TO US

Now that you have learnt about the process and have chosen your options, all you need to do is send them to us. To send your calipers to us you can drop them off in person, take them to your local post office or use a comparison courier site.

Our address is:


Bigg Red Ltd - The workshop

Weir Lane
Worcester

WR2 4AY
 

Please ensure you have packaged them sufficiently to protect them from damage in transit. You must include the following information in your parcel. Alternately, fill in the google form here and just include your name and number in the parcel. 
 

  1. Name

  1. Address

  1. Telephone number

  1. Email 

 
  1. Service & Colour (Ie. Premium red/Standard silver)

  1. Make, model and year of car

  1. Car registration

 

 

 

Please wrap your letter in an envelope/protective casing as brake fluid erodes ink! If your letter is blank when the calipers arrive they are placed in quarantine until they are claimed. 

If you have desire bespoke customisations or decals please ensure you have discussed this with a member of our team beforehand. You can call us on 01905428793 or email us at calipers@biggred.co.uk

Once they have arrived, they will start going through our remanufacture process and we will contact you when they have been tested and ready to send back to you.

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