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Old Yesterday, 12:45 PM   #1
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Default Au3 xr8 ute

I have just purchased a au3 xr8 Ute. The calipers are sticking as it has been sitting for years. I want to know if anyone has had experience with the attached brake upgrade kit on eBay?
It looks ok. TIA. Cheers
I cannot send the attachment. Anyway it is the 322 rotors and calipers to match for $750. RDA from Melbourne are selling them.
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Old Yesterday, 01:01 PM   #2
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Default Re: Au3 xr8 ute

The calipers will be sticking because of the caliper pistons. They are a type of plastic (the name escapes me at the moment) and swell up.

They can be easily replaced with steel pistons.

If you want to upgrade to the 322mm rotors make sure that you are buying the whole kit - calipers, brakets, rotors and brake lines. It is hard to comment on the kit that you are referring to without a direct link.


EDIT: Give Racebrakes Sydney a call. Very knowledgeable and great prices.
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Default Re: Au3 xr8 ute

maybe post a link to the ebay advert?
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maybe post a link to the ebay advert?
Upon further investigation, it may be these...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/29529129...oGS-Vxggi_Ki7w
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Old Yesterday, 03:46 PM   #5
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Yes, that's the upgrade kit interceptor.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/29529129...oGS-Vxggi_Ki7w
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