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    New brake caliper or not?

    My front nearside brake caliper keeps seizing, and then I wonder why the mpg is so low! Seriously, it will free itself eventually, but I only use the car once or twice a week which I don't think is helping. The caliper does look quite corroded, but is it worth me messing with it or should I just replace it? £45.00 for a used one including fitting.

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    id get it changed mate
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    45 for a used one.... Buy a refurb one for 70 and fit it your self???
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    Try your local motor factors too, they do exchange calipers for not much more




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    Never fit a second hand caliper. Always new or refurbed.
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