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Probably not much use to many people on here but MrsRNP Volvo needed a pair of front calipers, Eurocarparts are £130 each + surcharge for Pagid remanufactured.
Same thing at Halfords online are £49.95 with no core charge.
Same make etc? Not all calipers are equal. I prefer to rebuild OEM if at all possible. Halfords are pretty good though I do agree.
Same make etc? Not all calipers are equal. I prefer to rebuild OEM if at all possible. Halfords are pretty good though I do agree.
Yep Pagid at both, I read that Halfords are supplied by ECP.
They are OEM/original calipers, cleaned/repassivated/new pistons/seals etc. I've fitted them before and they've been fine.
It's a wee bit like do I buy two genuine BMW front wheel bearings for £500 with nice box or two FAG bearings for less than £100 for a 2004 90,000m car
Much the same as owning a lambo with a VAG badge on so many components and the Schaeffler folk seem to know how to make bearings. Is the London Eye a smooth ride with no constant growl?
That’s a solid find! Paying less than half the price at Halfords with no core charge is a steal compared to Eurocarparts. Pagid is a reputable brand, but if the Halfords ones are of decent quality, that’s a no-brainer.
They are stated as being Pagid on Halfords website, boxed, sealed, little Pagid tags on the bleed nipples etc and certainly original OEM calipers.
It's a wee bit like do I buy two genuine BMW front wheel bearings for £500 with nice box or two FAG bearings for less than £100 for a 2004 90,000m car
Once you know who makes stuff OEM - Corteco/Elring/Sachs/ATE/Mann etc etc then you can get 'genuine' parts at aftermarket price.
It's the reason I like Autodoc - they stock a full range of supplier's that you can't get always get from Eurocarparts/GSF etc.