Both my rear calipers have seized and I need to get them replaced. The local dealer want around $400 for each one. Any suggestions on aftermarket calipers that are cheaper? It's an '03.

 

I would check with Nalley or one of the sponsors of this site first. They offer deals to members and help keep us running.

Failing that Fleabay always has some aftermarket stuff. I'm not sure I'd trust some made in China caliper if my kids were riding with me but....

 

Ify ou look at Carparts.com, they have calipers that you can get that run $80 each that are rebuilt, but you also have to add in another $60 for a core deposit for each caliper. You need to also add in S&H too. So, you can plan on about $160 a caliper, but you will get $60 back in core charges.

 

jaguar x type rear brake piston is hard.. how can you push back? i mean turn clock back? tool? thanks

 

Tub, what I recommend doing is cracking open the vent on the caliper and then using the special tool that allows you to turn the piston, rotate the piston in the correct direction to allow it to retract back into the caliper. I don't specify a direction as one caliper is clockwise, the other is counterclockwise. I normally end up turning the piston and watching it. If I see it start to move out towards me, I reverse direction and turn it the other way.

Also of note, some of the calipers have an allen head opening in the center of the piston. If you grab a 12mm allen, it fits in there and allows you to turn the piston. You may find this easier to do than say the special block that most people have. The overall trick is simply turning the piston as you push in on the piston. However you can do that will work.

After getting the pistons pushed back in, you will need to bleed the brakes. If you need help with that, let me. Many people have tried to push the piston back in without opening the bleed valve and most fail miserably (like me). Sure it is a little bit more work to open the bleed valve, but it makes the job move along much faster.

Also of note, I found that NAPA sells the rear calipers for the X-Type for $104 plus $55 core charge near me. once you figure in S&H, that isn't too far away from the cheapest prices I have been able to find online (Carparts.com). Just passing on the word as I find it.

 

Rock Auto has rebuilt calipers for $60-$91 plus core and shipping.