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[JamesV6CDX]

Hi folks. I know it’s a bit cheeky and should really be in the parts section, but I’m in a bit of a bind and wondered if anyone please has a working front nearside brake caliper for a V6 available for sale?

I really need my Omega on the road and I have a totally stuck caliper.

Am very happy to collect and / or cover postage as well as the cost of the part

[BazaJT]

Are they the same as used on the f/l 3 litre? If so I've seen new ones listed on e-bay[about £107 each or there was recently[could still be listed]second hand ones from a breakers for about £28 each.A rebuild kit from I think Biggred is about £32 for the pair of fronts.

[JamesV6CDX]

Yes same as 3.0.

I can’t see any anywhere on eBay. There’s a right one but not a left. I may message the seller and see if he has one.

There is also a left caliper from Germany at £133. Price is fine but takes too long to arrive

[BazaJT]

I'd definitely consider[in fact I am for my 3L]one of Biggreds rebuild kits.You get new pistons seals and grease and if previous experience is anything to go by delivery is within 2 days,depending on time of day ordered.

[dave the builder]

Yes same as 3.0.

I can’t see any anywhere on eBay. There’s a right one but not a left. I may message the seller and see if he has one.

There is also a left caliper from Germany at £133. Price is fine but takes too long to arrive

2.5 , 2.6 + 3 L all the same front ?? IIRC only 2L and 2.2 have smaller brakes 
clicky £26.50
edit ****
actually it looks like the seller has his pics mixed up 

the passanger side is this one surely  (nipple to the top )
clicky £26.50

[TheBoy]

2.5 , 2.6 + 3 L all the same front ?? IIRC only 2L and 2.2 have smaller brakes 

All Omegas, petrol and diesel, have same 296mm front brakes with the exception of pre 1998 2l, which had the 286mm brakes from the Senator.

[dave the builder]

2.5 , 2.6 + 3 L all the same front ?? IIRC only 2L and 2.2 have smaller brakes 

All Omegas, petrol and diesel, have same 296mm front brakes with the exception of pre 1998 2l, which had the 286mm brakes from the Senator.

Thanks for clearing that up 
should give James more options

[Mr Skrunts]

Yes same as 3.0.

I can’t see any anywhere on eBay. There’s a right one but not a left. I may message the seller and see if he has one.

There is also a left caliper from Germany at £133. Price is fine but takes too long to arrive

2.5 , 2.6 + 3 L all the same front ?? IIRC only 2L and 2.2 have smaller brakes 
clicky £26.50
edit ****
actually it looks like the seller has his pics mixed up 

the passanger side is this one surely  (nipple to the top )
clicky £26.50

Looks like this guy has a full set of calipers from the same car. plus most of the rest of the car to go with it.

[johnnydog]

James, sent you a WhatsApp (not a pm) about the availailabilty of a new (remanufactured) front left caliper availble from a company in Coventry at very sensible money (including P&P , less than half the Germany price you gave). I used their calipers previously on other cars and they have have been absolutely fine. Just another option for you if you are still stuck (no pun intended....)

[cam.in.head]

and i've mentioned the calliper at altham that we both saw on saturday although condition unknown but nodoubt would be ok judging by what we saw

[Andy B]

and i've mentioned the calliper at altham ....

It's been a  long while since I've been there ....its not too far from me.

[cam.in.head]

it's a good hour or so from me but might be going again soon if you still need a calliper

[JamesV6CDX]

Hi folks thanks for all the help. Sourced a known good pair. Wishbone bushes next - noticed during brake installation that the rear bushes are shot