To get my '89 Mini through its MOT the guy who runs the local garage recommended I replace the front calipers (and rear cylinders- one seized, the other leaks) due to one binding slightly (increased wear on the corresponding pad revealed which). My question is:
- Would dismantling the calipers, cleaning them and replacing the seals (bought minispares kits) have the same result as buying new calipers and pistons?
- If it turns out replacing is the only option, do new calipers come with pistons? Minispares doesn't say so I assume that means they're sold separately.
- Minspares offer their own brand as well as a 'genuine' version of the same part. Since the genuine parts are twice the price of the own brand, are they twice as good? The only difference I can see between the two is that they're different colours.
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: forgot to say, the existing calipers & pistons are original to the car as fas as I'm aware.
Edited by Sovereign01, 15 March 2017 - 02:31 PM.