[Mk2] [Generic] brake callipers sticking badly

[lmj1987]

Took the car out last night, i knew the right hand calliper had been sticking a bit but not this bad, i only went about 4 miles and could feel what i thought was the discs and pads rubbing. Also got a bit of brake fade. pulled into a lay by and i could smell the brakes as soon as i opened the door, the alloy was red hot to touch. Do i need a new right hand calliper or can it be fixed with new seals? if so where is the best place to buy them from and what else will i need?

[Lewis Jay]

You can get refurbed calipers or new seal kits here.....
http://www.brakesint.co.uk/

[lmj1987]

Cheers for the reply
Have you ever used them before? if so what are the prices like?

[Lewis Jay]

Yes very good and helpful.

Used them a few times, cheapest I could find too.

[lmj1987]

ill give them a call

[fearless]

here's another for you to try matey www.biggred.co.uk

[lmj1987]

i think ill order one of those calliper repair kits. Will i need new pistons?

Thanks for the replies by the way first time ive really had anything wrong with the 2 so wasnt really sure of the places to go because ive never had to bother.

[Lewis Jay]

i think ill order one of those calliper repair kits. Will i need new pistons?

Not unless you damage the old ones when you swap the seals.