2 days of searching for Capri Calipers - can't find a source

[NorCal]

Having finished the install of my master cylinder and the failed wheel cylinder, I found the pistons in the front calipers are stuck. If the rest of the car is any indication, it is probably due to surface rust. I'll remove them this weekend and see if it is an easy fix with a rebuild kit.

I did find Apple Hydraulics with rebuild my calipers for $230 + tax and shipping, so I have a solution.

My number one choice would be to replace the calipers with ,$40 new/rebuilt Capri calipers. I feel comfortable making the necessary modifications on the Capri calipers, but I cannot find anyone that carries these calipers. Anyone have a secret source?

Cardone 19-244 & 19-245
Raybestos RC3003 & RC3004
Centric 142.61101 & 142.61102

 

[65beam]

Rock Auto did have the Capri calipers but I bought everything they had. What series do you have?

 

[NorCal]

Rock Auto did have the Capri calipers but I bought everything they had. What series do you have?

Series 5

 

[todd reid]

Team blitz probably has them, they specialize in Capri parts, but probably not for $40.

 

[NorCal]

Good lead. They list the rears, which I have, but not the front. I’ll call them tomorrow.

 

[260Alpine]

The Capri calipers are disapearing like the Alpine ones. Has anyone tried adapting the similar Datsun Z or TR6 calipers? 3 1/2" mounting instead of 3 1/4" like Series 4 and series 5 Alpine. The mounting holes would only have to be slotted in 1/8" each, Volvo 4 piston calipers are 3" and Toyota 4 piston are 3 1/2".

 

[George Coleman]

If your calibers are good shape, I would just rebuild them its cheaper and not hard at all! Make sure you get the stainless pistons

 

[65beam]

The Capri calipers are the same bolt pattern as series 4 and 5 but some require mods to get them to fit over the rotor due to the thickness of the pad and rotor. There is a stepped area at the bottom of the caliper that won't allow new pads to be used. This needs filed off. Early Alpine calipers are a different bolt pattern from the late ones.

 

[tylerite3124]

NorCal: Have you tried Sunbeam Alpine Tiger Spares in the UK? Here's a link to the calipers.

https://www.sunbeamalpinetigerspares.co.uk/sunbeam-alpine/front-brake-calipers-refurbished

 

[tylerite3124]

Here is one LH rebuilt caliper on eBay. No relation to seller.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunbeam-Al...724242?hash=item2f2f29b092:g:nrAAAOSwKEhctRiv

 

[tylerite3124]

Here's a pair of rebuilt calipers on eBay. No relation to seller.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunbeam-Ti...304840?hash=item41e18291c8:g:QKAAAMXQ71xRY-Hu

 

[NorCal]

Thanks for the leads.

Sunbeam Specialties, pointed me to Apple Hydraulics.

They said they can "rebuild any Girling caliper". Cost: $115 each, 1 week turnaround, $14 shipping.

I'm going to take them off this weekend and if I can get the wheel piston out without too much angst, I may try a rebuild kit, but most likely I will send them to Apple, unless one of the above leads works out better.

 

[Toyanvil]

I use a grease gun on the bleeder to remove the pistons when remove the four bolts. Clean and use new SS pistons, the stock calipers are very easy to rebuild. Sandblast the housing if you can, it will help get them clean. here's a link to my rebuild, you will not need a torch unless you are going to powder coat them. https://toyanvil.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Sunbeam-brakes/i-hjZj6j8

 

[CRBASIN]

Rebuilding calipers isn't that hard, even with stuck pistons. Check out my blog post explaining how I did it. In hindsight, I would have gone to the grease method sooner...

 

[NorCal]

Thanks everyone. I have so much to tackle on this project, I decided to choose my battles and sent them to Apple Hydraulics for a rebuild.