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10-07-16, 05:27 PM

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front break calibers

Anyone has experienced on aftermarket calibers replacement for DIY on 2007 gx470? Lexus cost is way too high!

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10-08-16, 12:45 PM

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It is a very straight forward job. The caliper needs to be removed when change the front pads.

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10-08-16, 05:24 PM

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Thanks tz693! Any brandname of aftermarket calipers you would recommend?

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10-08-16, 05:28 PM

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I have not changed the caliper yet. Try Rockauto.com for a decent one.

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10-10-16, 04:35 PM

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Any of the middle of the road ones on RockAuto will get the job done.

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10-12-16, 06:19 AM

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Most of the remans start off as Lexus/Toyota Calipers. I've had good luck with the O'Reilly Auto Parts house brands like Cardone and whoever they are using now. A word of advice, if you want them to look good after 2 weeks, buy them in advance and take some good caliper paint and hit them with a few coats before installation. The reman finish doesn't have any rust protection at all.

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10-12-16, 05:30 PM

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.....A word of advice, if you want them to look good after 2 weeks, buy them in advance and take some good caliper paint and hit them with a few coats before installation. The reman finish doesn't have any rust protection at all.