Wanted Girling disk brake Pistons

[John A. Gallo]

Hi Everyone, I just thought I would ask if anyone had a set of Girling caliper pistons for my 65 Veloce spyder.. each brake has one large piston and two small... also what would be a fair price for these...thanks John

[velocedoc]

Try your vintage Volvo supplier. I understand they came on the same period brakes for the Volvo's. Not sure if it was the S series or the P1800's. they will know. Just be sure to give them the diameter of the puck. When you get the kit, put lots of silicone grease under the dust cover to help retard moisture as this is what kills the pistons. The pistons rust up and freeze in the bore. This was also the reason why the early 105 production cars that had Dunlops installed on the assembly line, went over to ATE in the mid 1967 year production was due to frozen brakes.

The Volvo P1800 is the most common car with the same Girling 12.5 lb.
caliper as the Spiders. As Van said, Don Thibault at P1800.com | 508-888-9715 has
stainless pistons available and may have some rebuilt caliper units
too.
This information came from the 750-101 discussion group.

[Za-gato]

If needed you also have Alfa Stop UK selling these pistons. Tony has individual pistons as well as a set of all 6.
I have bought one set and they are well made and works great.

Alfa Romeo car parts from AlfaStop: Brakes, Suspensions, Transmissions, Exhausts.

[John A. Gallo]

Thanks for all the great help and information...John Gallo

[cstlhn]

John,

There is a supplier in Brewster, NY called Custom Spares. He stocks Stainless Steel pistons in many sizes. You should measure yours before you call.

David

[John A. Gallo]

Hi david,

Would you happen to know the name of the supplier in New York...thanks John

[cstlhn]

Custom Spares, Ltd.

845-279-7300

Buona fortuna, David

[John A. Gallo]

Thanks David ...i will contact them..choe