Brake help

[mustangmatt685]

My right rear brake caliper is completely shot, so I took it to Big O tires to get an estimate and they said $340. I said **** that, Ill just find a cliper and new pads and do it myself. Anyone know where I can get a replacement caliper for a good price? I really need it. Thanks

 

[Car Nut]

Wow! I'm about to buy the front Cobra kit and rear Cobra kit and each kit is only $399 each. You made a good choice walking out of that place.

I'm sure Summit or even Autozone would have the caliper. Heck, you may even want to try your local Ford dealer's Parts Department (especially since you probably need it pretty quick).

Good luck.

 

[mustangmatt685]

yeah I was thinking about going to the ford dealership but I dont want to spend too much, if thats my only option, i guess thats what ill do, thanks for the advice.

 

[Car Nut]

I sure wouldn't let Ford put a new caliper on, though. They will charge you a way too much. Just buy the caliper and have someone else put it on, like a performance shop.

 

[mo_dingo]

The caliper brackets & brake assembly is frickin cake to do it yourself. No special tools needed. 13 & 15mm combination wrenches.

It's $60 for each caliper (so $120 for both) from autozone, and the pads are $25. Sounds much cheaper then $400.
Scott

 

[mustangmatt685]

yeah, i wasnt gonna let ford put on the caliper, I was considering buying them from ford. But I went to autozone and got the caliper for 70 bucks, ill do it tomorrow. I know its easy ive done it before, its just like changin brakes, but I just needed to know where to get the new caliper. Thanks for all the advice, saved me a ton of money