stevebootes
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Hi everyone, been a while since I've been on here and typically it's only when I want something ;-)
Our 2004 TDI 90 A2 is currently at our local VW specialist having its MOT, which it's failed on (amongst other things) rear brakes binding.
We initially assumed it was just seizing calipers (we're on our third set I think) but apparently this time is different - it's the caliper carriers that have rusted pretty badly, stopping the caliper sliding nicely. The garage ordered replacement carriers from TPS but when they turned up they didn't fit - they were the wrong offset. Thinking they'd sent the wrong set they ordered some more and they were exactly the same. Apparently there's only one part number for the caliper carriers listed and no revisions, so it's not like they can try something else.
That's where you come in - has anyone seen this sort of thing before? Does anyone know of any other part numbers that we might be able to try? I'm assuming they're VW Polo parts originally (as many other bits on the car are) but I don't want to take a guess without someone who knows more than me pointing me in the right direction.
Please help us to bring our A2 home where it belongs!
Our 2004 TDI 90 A2 is currently at our local VW specialist having its MOT, which it's failed on (amongst other things) rear brakes binding.
We initially assumed it was just seizing calipers (we're on our third set I think) but apparently this time is different - it's the caliper carriers that have rusted pretty badly, stopping the caliper sliding nicely. The garage ordered replacement carriers from TPS but when they turned up they didn't fit - they were the wrong offset. Thinking they'd sent the wrong set they ordered some more and they were exactly the same. Apparently there's only one part number for the caliper carriers listed and no revisions, so it's not like they can try something else.
That's where you come in - has anyone seen this sort of thing before? Does anyone know of any other part numbers that we might be able to try? I'm assuming they're VW Polo parts originally (as many other bits on the car are) but I don't want to take a guess without someone who knows more than me pointing me in the right direction.
Please help us to bring our A2 home where it belongs!