Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ Brake Caliper Refurbishment
Are your GT86 or BRZ brake calipers looking worse for wear? It's a common issue on these cars - the factory calipers are prone to corrosion, especially on UK roads with salt and grime. Whether you're dealing with seized pistons, leaking seals, or just want to freshen up the appearance, our brake caliper refurbishment service brings them back to better-than-new condition.
At ARG Performance, we don't just paint over the problems. We completely strip down and rebuild your calipers with new seals, pistons, and hardware where needed. The result is calipers that not only look fantastic but perform like new - ensuring your GT86 or BRZ stops as well as it goes.
What's Included in Our Caliper Refurbishment?
- Complete Strip Down: Every caliper is fully disassembled to inspect all components
- Media Blasting: All old paint, corrosion, and debris is removed to bare metal
- New Seals and Rebuild Kit: Fresh rubber seals and pistons as required
- Professional Powder Coating: Durable finish in any colour you want
- Reassembly and Testing: Rebuilt to factory specifications and pressure tested
- New Pins and Bushings: Slider pins and rubber boots replaced for smooth operation
- Brake Fluid: Fresh DOT 4 fluid included
The Refurbishment Process
We start by removing the calipers and completely stripping them down. Each component is inspected for wear or damage. The caliper bodies are then media blasted to remove all corrosion and old coatings, taking them back to bare metal.
Once clean, the calipers go through our powder coating process. This isn't just spray paint - powder coating provides a tough, durable finish that resists brake heat, road salt, and stone chips. Choose any colour you like - from factory silver to bright red, blue, yellow, or even custom colours to match your car's theme.
During reassembly, we install new seals, new pistons and ensure everything moves freely. New slider pins and rubber boots prevent future seizing. Each caliper is then pressure tested to ensure there are no leaks.
Popular Colour Options for GT86/BRZ
- Gloss Red - Classic performance look
- Gloss Black - Stealthy and mean
- Silver/Grey - OEM+ appearance
- Blue - Matches well with WR Blue BRZs
- Yellow - High visibility motorsport style
- Custom colours available - match your wheels or livery
Why Refurbish Instead of Replace?
New OEM calipers for the GT86/BRZ can be expensive, and aftermarket options might not suit everyone's needs. Refurbishment gives you:
- Significant cost savings versus new calipers
- Better-than-new appearance with custom colours
- Retention of original brake balance and ABS compatibility
- Environmentally friendly - reuse rather than replace
Additional Services While Calipers Are Off
With the calipers removed, it's the perfect time to upgrade other brake components:
- Performance Brake Pads: Upgrade to Hawk, EBC, or other performance compounds
- Braided Brake Lines: Improve pedal feel and eliminate expansion
- Brake Disc Replacement: Fresh discs to match your refurbished calipers
- Full Brake Fluid Flush: Essential for track use or older cars
Cost: Brake caliper refurbishment starts at £600 for all four calipers, including new seals, pins, pistons, powder coating in your choice of colour, and brake fluid.
Got a big brake kit?
We can refurbish and powder coat any brake calipers such as K-Sport and AP Racing. If you have OEM rear calipers we can offer rears only to match your kit.
Ready to Transform Your Brakes?
Don't let corroded calipers ruin the look of your GT86 or BRZ. Whether you want a subtle OEM finish or bold custom colours, we'll make your brake calipers look and perform their best. Contact us today to book your caliper refurbishment.