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Shroppyfly · Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2022 Posts: 5 Location: SHROPSHIRE

Hi, Im new to the board , hope its ok to ask about my 86yr dads 3ltr dmax twin cab diesel 2005, hes after, and yes i did say 86yr, a brake piston,seal repair kit inc the pistons , his is the twin piston model , Izuzu want £178 for one side , online i just cant find any for it, can anyone help, tbh he shouldnt be driving but what can you do thanks in advance

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Malcolm · Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 23:56 Post subject:

Have you tried these people. http://www.brakesint.co.uk/
I used them for my Trooper and they had everything I needed to rebuild my calipers.
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Shroppyfly · Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2022 Posts: 5 Location: SHROPSHIRE

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Hi , funny you should mention them , yes I've tried em (today), they don't carry/ cant carry and don't know why they cant /dont, i dont think its an import my dads pick up, but impossible to find the part on fleabay too, he ordered the bits from RVT Shrewsbury who are isuzu agents,

they are genuine isuzu bits but £178, i said Jesussss, must be able to get the bits elsewhere, but its proving an impossible task

Malcolm · Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 0:22 Post subject:

I have seen people use a company called Big Red or something simmilar. Have you tried them?
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Shroppyfly · Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2022 Posts: 5 Location: SHROPSHIRE

Malcolm · Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 1:53 Post subject:

Have you tried a local factor. I would have thought you could get a compete calliper for the price you are talking about.
I recently changed a front twin pot calliper on a shogun for around £150 from my local factors.
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Malcolm · Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 1:54 Post subject:

Have you tried a local factor. I would have thought you could get a compete calliper for the price you are talking about.
I recently changed a front twin pot calliper on a shogun for around £150 from my local factors.
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Shroppyfly · Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2022 Posts: 5 Location: SHROPSHIRE

So a more clearer update, My dad ordered and paid £178 for the bits (genuine Isuzu parts) from from RVT shrewsbury, I said whohh way too dear , So the hunt began for less expensive caliper repair kit for his 2005 d max, Fleabay NO, Brakes International NO, Bigg Red said YES So i've ordered their kit, Apparently everywhere else doesn't /cant stock them because they don't have the details, they weren't released from Isuzu at time of manufacture, so no one knows which non oem bits will fit a d max, according to the guy from Bigg Red, he said thats why no one can stock the parts, all this makes sense really, otherwise fleabay would have the bits listed, So Bigg Red say its either this kit or this kit, so I've ordered both, its just down to piston Diameter one kit has 45mm the other 44mm, and will send whichever kit we don't need back and the cost , a whopping £37.50 inc delivery .The kits are for a Isuzu Rodeo, which the guy says , is a Dmax , just for another market

Bigg Red say , Brake International are fine but all they work off is a list on a Computer, and If it isn't on the list, your Stuffed, Bigg Red sell brakes but ALSO rebuild brakes so they know all the reasons/tricks etc .I will update again when the bits arrive/fitted

Shroppyfly · Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2022 Posts: 5 Location: SHROPSHIRE

We got the bits, but he was unable to find a garage to fit them , it seems they all suggested refurb/new calipers with all the assoc new bits, prob inc pads and discs, he even admitted he doesnt need the hassle , thats the problem old age/worry but enough cash in the bank to nolonger care about the bill thanks all