400 Sport Brake Calipers

simon33 · Post by **simon33** » Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:05 pm

I just noticed that while my front brake calipers have a very mice 400 Sport logo on them, the rears are plain and ugly, and even look unfinished. Have I got something missing on my rears, or is this just a cheapskate finish and they are supposed to look like this?

DaddyDarren · Post by **DaddyDarren** » Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:19 pm

They do look a bit out of sync. A reputable company would be able to replicate the colour, finish & decals of the front.

If Midlands based, try BCS (Brake Caliper Specialists) Nottingham.

simpleR · Post by **simpleR** » Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:58 pm

Mine are the same. It would be nice if they did the rears as well. My last car only had the fronts branded as well.

Colin W · Post by **Colin W** » Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:52 pm

Yes very cheap skate & disappointing- the finish on the rears seems really poor, mine are loosing their paint finish in places already - only done 4000 miles and they look rough. Fronts are good as new - will probably take it to the Dealer to see if warranty covers it.

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Zyp · Post by **Zyp** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:50 am

I very nearly bought a 400, and the first thing I was going to do was to paint the calipers yellow and have black decals.

(On a black car)

simon33 · Post by **simon33** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:55 am

Colin W wrote: ↑Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:52 pm Yes very cheap skate & disappointing- the finish on the rears seems really poor, mine are loosing their paint finish in places already - only done 4000 miles and they look rough. Fronts are good as new - will probably take it to the Dealer to see if warranty covers it.

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I'll be interested to see what they say

basher · Post by **basher** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:08 pm

Mmm... not impressed. I hadn't spotted those before.

They're also very small even though the brake discs are large.

But it's the only (minor) annoyance with what is an absolutely amazing car.

chicb · Post by **chicb** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:50 pm

ColinW, I have Brembo brakes on my Range Rover & the rear calipers have been replaced twice under warranty. The car has only done 6000 miles. Just like Jaguar the fronts are really good with a really good finish but the rears seem to be caught by the bean counters. Although the ones on now have a better finish so they may have woken up. I have not had a look at the ones on my Jag, so I better have a trip to the garage to see.

basher · Post by **basher** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:45 pm

I've started a new thread on JCR board... as I had no luck getting callipers painted today when car was in for a service

basher · Post by **basher** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:44 pm

So...

I've been reading a few forums about brake refurbs.

Is it just a question of cleaning & painting? Or is there more to it?

Can anyone recommend a specialist, preferably in Hampshire?

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