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[05omegav6]

That's what I thought/expected.

Simon.

I think that the 'odd' caliper might be a Vectra B one

Omega B solid discs are 12mm new, Vectra B solid discs are 10mm and would therefore demand a narrower caliper...

Lazy aftermarket part suppliers producing imaginary crossreference details and hey presto you have the wrong caliper...

To reiterate the only options are, in no particular order:

1. Buy a new caliper from Vauxhall.
2. Buy a good second hand caliper from an Omega.
3. Get a second hand caliper from an Omega and have it refurbished.
4. Take your original caliper and have it refurbished.

[moggy]

Al,Simon thanks for all your advice.It is very much appreciated.Cant believe the previous owner used different calipers.Think i will refurbish the caliper and go from there.Thanks Dean.

[moggy]

BTW,does any one know the exact size difference.Between the vectra b and omega b calipers.Dean.

[05omegav6]

BTW,does any one know the exact size difference.Between the vectra b and omega b calipers.Dean.

You already know

[moggy]

BTW,does any one know the exact size difference.Between the vectra b and omega b calipers.Dean.

You already know

Al forgive me for being a plum, .But the 12mm and the 10mm is the disk right,what is the caliper size difference.Sorry if i don't understand i am a brummy,remember. .

[05omegav6]

Plum

Reread your first post

[moggy]

Plum

Reread your first post

So to ask another plum question .My caliper is 51mm so it must be a veccy one,so i just go and buy that one.Job done yes.Dean. .BTW Al you are a very patient man.

[05omegav6]

Not for long...

Original caliper was 51mm...

New calipers both 45mm and the pads don't fit...

Vented calipers are 60mm at a guess.

You either need to refurbish your original 51mm caliper, or find someone that can actually supply you with the correct parts for your car

[moggy]

Not for long...

Original caliper was 51mm...

New calipers both 45mm and the pads don't fit...

Vented calipers are 60mm at a guess.

You either need to refurbish your original 51mm caliper, or find someone that can actually supply you with the correct parts for your car

Thanks for your help mate .Going to try refurbish my calipers,see how that goes.Then change both to original spec for the omega.This is a bit of a mine field to me, i have spent over£ 1,000,000 on this car and its still coming up with shit that i know nothing about,but it has to be done right.Oh well,do overtime and get your wallet out,again.Regards Dean.

[05omegav6]

If you get your ORIGINAL calipers refurbished, surely they ARE Omega ones

[moggy]

Actually Al its only the rear,passenger side i am going to have refurbished.As this was the only one he could not get the pads in to.So if this is a veccy b one then i will be getting,a refurbished veccy caliper.All the rest must be original omega ones,as the pads fit.I don't know if that makes sense,or i am just being a plum again. .

[Simon270172]

Er...probably having a moment here, but if you cant get pads in now the how will you after refurb?

Simon.

[05omegav6]

Actually Al its only the rear,passenger side i am going to have refurbished.As this was the only one he could not get the pads in to.So if this is a veccy b one then i will be getting,a refurbished veccy caliper.All the rest must be original omega ones,as the pads fit.I don't know if that makes sense,or i am just being a plum again. .

You're being a plumb again...

Presumably the caliper needs refurbishing/replacing because it's Donald, not because it's a Vectra caliper...

[moggy]

Er...probably having a moment here, but if you cant get pads in now the how will you after refurb?

Simon.

Good question Simon,my understanding from my mechanic is.That the pistons are so badly seized,they wont open wide enough.To get the pads in,but as you say if he cant get the pads in.After the refurb then i have a problem.Dean.

[moggy]

Actually Al its only the rear,passenger side i am going to have refurbished.As this was the only one he could not get the pads in to.So if this is a veccy b one then i will be getting,a refurbished veccy caliper.All the rest must be original omega ones,as the pads fit.I don't know if that makes sense,or i am just being a plum again. .

You're being a plumb again...

Presumably the caliper needs refurbishing/replacing because it's Donald, not because it's a Vectra caliper...

Thanks for the honesty Al(knew i could rely one you )But why wont a new caliper take the pads,and can the pistons be that seized.BTW he also said the calipers he has had delivered,don't even look the same,and he did take my VIN.