Go-to place for caliper refurb?

[jza8]

Originally Posted by The_Laird

Do not touch BCS with a barge pole! Seriously! I’ve had all sorts of problems with them, from leaking calipers, siezed bleed nipples and even the 2 halves of the calipers put together wrongly. And, of course, you don’t discover this until you’ve paid to have them fitted, and they don’t want to know about refunding this!

I’ve used Pro Calipers (Thomas), as have a number of people here, and been happy with their work (even if they do use powder coating!). They’ve just done the front calipers that BCS ‘refurbished’ a few years ago and found all sorts of horrors!

I had two SL500 brembo calipers refurbished at BCS - both leaking when fitted from where they damaged the seals when inserting pistons, and they claim they test pressure test all calipers - what a joke.

[steamship]

Originally Posted by briang9

I just used Pro Calipers for my RS6, and very pleased with result. They do powder coat but apply a clear sealer/lacquer over that. I know at least two other forum members who have had similar positive experience with them

I thought it was you Brian, but couldn't find the post to confirm it.

Originally Posted by jza8

I had two SL500 brembo calipers refurbished at BCS - both leaking when fitted from where they damaged the seals when inserting pistons, and they claim they test pressure test all calipers - what a joke.

Seriously!? I just sorted my front ones out (not painted, just getting them working) on a concrete floor at a mechanic friends. No fancy equipment or premises, had no idea what I was doing beforehand, and didn't manage to screw up, and my background is in IT.

BCS definitely a place to avoid, and another tick for Pro Calipers.

[homer simpson]

Well Audi confirmed today that is has gone to BCS claiming they are a 'large professional company' even though they have said caliper is ready but for some reason they can't be bothered to ship it. Annoying times ahead I think.

[tintin]

I'm following this thread with interest, for the day when I finally get round to sending off my spare (& seized..) set of calipers which have been in my garage for 2 years+

[Zip]

Don't shoot me..... BCS has been good for me...

Done both front and rears.

Zip

[homer simpson]

Originally Posted by Zip

Don't shoot me..... BCS has been good for me...

Done both front and rears.

Zip

Your post has given me hope that they don't screw up every job they do!

[homer simpson]

Well finally an update. Caliper was back today and upon inspection all seems fine. However, the colour did not match the other one, the new one being more 'silver' and the OEM one 'greyer'. So, it's on the car for now and the other one is being sent off at my convenience and at (mostly) Audi's cost.

One plus point, they did repair the 'plugged' inner nipple.