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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Roadstir on January 18, 2025, 14:50:45

Title: Old brake calipers worth anything?
Post by: Roadstir on January 18, 2025, 14:50:45

I was cleaning out my garage and found a pair of Cardone brake calipers from my '71 that I changed out about 5 years ago.  Are they worth anything, or should I drop them off at my local recycling center?

Thanks

Title: Re: Old brake calipers worth anything?
Post by: Lori on January 18, 2025, 15:41:52

They are not Cardone calipers.  Cardone rebuilds calipers so they are probably Ate.  They are worth at least the core charge for rebuilding around $40-50. Post them in the for sale forum with pictures.

Title: Re: Old brake calipers worth anything?
Post by: Roadstir on January 18, 2025, 16:36:54

Thanks for the quick reply and advice.  I should have worded my post better as the old calipers were replaced with Cardone and in the Cardone box.

Will post the old ones today.  Are ATE the original caliper mfr?

Title: Re: Old brake calipers worth anything?
Post by: Cees Klumper on January 18, 2025, 18:45:42

Like you I have a set of old calipers from installing new ones some years ago. Rebuild sets (seals, pistons if needed) are no doubt available so your post now prompted me to decide to rebuild mine, just for fun and to have backup for the future.
If you would offer them to a rebuilder I think you would get some nominal amount for them, say $15-20 each would be my SWAG.

Title: Re: Old brake calipers worth anything?
Post by: TJMart on January 18, 2025, 20:11:04

Quote from: Roadstir on January 18, 2025, 16:36:54

Thanks for the quick reply and advice.  I should have worded my post better as the old calipers were replaced with Cardone and in the Cardone box.

Will post the old ones today.  Are ATE the original caliper mfr?

Yes Ate was the original supplier.

Title: Re: Old brake calipers worth anything?
Post by: Roadstir on January 20, 2025, 15:29:26

Thank you all for the feedback and advice.  Am considering rebuilding them and using stainless pistons, if available?

Title: Re: Old brake calipers worth anything?
Post by: Cees Klumper on January 20, 2025, 23:45:42

I would inspect the current pistons first; if they are in good condition, no need to replace. If they have rust/other damage, then yes I would replace with good quality new. Not sure whether stainless is necessary or the best material.

Title: Re: Old brake calipers worth anything?
Post by: zoegrlh on January 21, 2025, 14:53:22

Roadster, where in Richmond do you live. Send me a message we could get together sometime. There is a shop (Richmond Car Museum) that has 5 Pagodas sitting g for various repairs. Nice place to know. Bob

Title: Re: Old brake calipers worth anything?
Post by: rwmastel on January 22, 2025, 02:49:07

Quote from: Roadstir on January 20, 2025, 15:29:26

Thank you all for the feedback and advice.  Am considering rebuilding them and using stainless pistons, if available?

I had stainless steel pistons made for my 3-piston Girling calipers, so it can be done.