Brake Caliper Specialists Limited Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 75 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the refurbished products, highlighting their like-new appearance, high-quality finish, and excellent value compared to OEM parts. Many people also commend the excellent service, communication, and professionalism, frequently noting quick turnaround times, competitive pricing, fast delivery, and well-packaged items. However, some customers noted occasional issues with the overall service, such as unfulfilled promises regarding collection/delivery or needing to collect items themselves. A few other people also mentioned minor quality control concerns, including discrepancies in advertised stickers, lack of instructions, poor quality paint brushes, or small imperfections like lacquer runs on refurbished items.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication throughout the process checking details of return postage address, colour etc. I didn’t see them come back as they were sent direct to the garage to be fitted but they were also im... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More than happy with the refurbished Brembo calipers on my Range Rover TDV8. From initial contact to return BCS Ltd have been impeccable and saved me a considerable amount of money- Brembo OE... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Calipers have been painted to a very high quality in exactly the colour I requested. The finish is perfect. They were returned quickly after completion. I’m happy with the costs which I think are ver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys the best, sent my Calipers off for refurb and paint, on their return (which only took around 7-10days)they went missing due to courier fault. Marc from BCS went above and beyond to replace... See more


Company details

  1. Brake Shop
  2. Auto Machine Shop
  3. Auto Parts Manufacturer
  4. Auto Parts Store

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The best brake caliper painting service and brake caliper refurbishment service in the world is here in the UK. Incredible results and outstanding customer service. You'll get a LIFETIME WARRANTY on your brake caliper also. New brake caliper parts fitted where applicable, we also perform engineering on brake calipers like bleed screw extraction and helicoils. We can even manufacture pistons for brake calipers if they are not available in the marketplace.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery great product would…

Fast delivery great product would definitely buy again from this company

September 20, 2024
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Reply from Brake Caliper Specialists Limited

Hi Gary, thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review, it is greatly appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely five star workmanship and…

Absolutely five star workmanship and service. I have had my 1997 BMW Z3 from new and I like to keep it original. When one caliper failed I took it to BCS. Their service was absolutely amazing. Lovely people who returned my caliper in wonderful packaging and pristine condition and it works like a dream again. I would not hesitate in recommending them and I will use them again if any other calipers fail. Thank you so much Brake Caliper Services! 😊

October 6, 2024
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Reply from Brake Caliper Specialists Limited

Hi Juliette, thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review, it is greatly appreciated.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Only gripe was I had to file down where…

Only gripe was I had to file down where the hydraulic brake line connected to the caliper as there was slight pitting probably from the cleaning process and some over spray apart from that very pleased with service and finish would definitely recommend.

September 6, 2024
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Reply from Brake Caliper Specialists Limited

Hi Christopher, thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review, it is greatly appreciated.
With respect to the pitting, it is a tough one as the amount of corrosion prior to blasting will dictate the level of pitting afterwards. Ultimately, all we need is for it to be fully functional on a pressure test, sometimes we experience pitting in fluid areas where a banjo bolt and copper washer is fixed, this can lead to some leakage. In rare cases the pitting can be too much and we have to set the caliper up on a milling machine to remove perhaps half a millimetre of the cast to ensure a fluid tight fit, but this requires additional costs on the customer. So where the pitting is purely cosmetic and is in an area where it is not visible when fitted to the vehicle, we will just leave it as it won't do any harm, even in the long-term. As well as excellent coatings, prior to this we actually treat them with a solution that etches into the cast and protects the caliper from corrosion in future, so any filing will have removed this.

With respect to any overspray, depending on the fitment type of the caliper will depend on what overspray or 'painting over' we allow in certain areas of the caliper.
For example, on a radial mount caliper (like on most Brembo type calipers), we have a zero tolerence to actually painting over the flat mating face that sits directly onto the hub, although some very light overspray is acceptable. However, we always clean this after painting anyway, so this shouldn't happen in any case.
With cast iron calipers, the mounting face is a rough cast finish and we actually paint over this. We have found that the raised part of the rough cast sticks out and compresses against the mount on the hub and locks the caliper in-place. Also, as corrosion on cast iron brakes is generally very bad and fast to act, coating this part of the mounting bracket is always a good idea.
We know that some people get concerned about it 'rattling loose' and the bolts falling out, but this really doesn't happen. In fact, since we've been in business (since 2009) we have never experienced this issue on any customers car or any of our own vehicles. So we bias a known function and feature of our painting service over a 'old wives tail' so to speak of something that some people think may happen. We'd rather just educate people after the fact in this case.

I hope this makes sense and we are pleased you are happy with the finish.

All the best.
Rich @ BCS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spot on colour and quality

After trying to get the correct shade of yellow and using multiple spray cans to spray my brake calipers I came across BCS which had the perfect shade of yellow (Porsche yellow) and I decided to go and pick up their DIY painting kit. Followed their instructions and honestly half the bottle is more than enough to paint all 4 calipers. Only downside to the kit was the bristles on the supplied brush kept on coming out so I used a different one i had at home.

The finish however is SO much better than using rattle cans. A lot more tougher. I did a very light base coat and then a slightly thicker top coat which has very nice coverage. I did not need to use any primer at all.

100% recommend BCS paints. Just need patience and prep is key. Thanks to the team!

August 21, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The second pair of calipers I have had…

The second pair of calipers I have had refurbished by BCS. Again an excellent service. I spoke to Tegan explaining what I wanted and she sent me a quote within hours. The quality of the work was first class, great to have b rakes that work. The first pair I had refurbished two years ago still look good even though I did not have them painted (not much point when they are hidden behind steel wheels !). Very pleased with the service provided.

August 9, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently had my BMW e21 calipers…

Recently had my BMW e21 calipers restored by BCS, I honestly cannot fault their service at all. My calipers needed some external engineering works, which BCS contacted me and kept me filling in the loop with.

August 15, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was the first time I have used…

This was the first time I have used this company and wow what a great service from the beginning getting in contact with these guy's was faultless and fast response. Then the price was very good especially after I saw the result of my brake calipers they were sent away rusty and siezed and came back perfect as new condition with all new seals and pistons and with a perfect layer of paint, I would 100% recommend this company.

August 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent job

From start to finish the process of arranging my repair was efficient and effective.

I was able to drop off my calipers, where they were inspected, I was informed of the work that was required, quoted both price and time frame which were adhered to. Dropped off Tuesday afternoon and ready for collection by midday Thursday.

I am very impressed and satisfied by the work carried out, the communication and the integrity of the company. The process flowed as described and they returned my calipers, which without BCS, were unusable.

I highly recommend BCS for any work required on brake calipers.

August 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great company

What a great company, provide outstanding service, superb quality and Tegan provides lots of communication to keep you informed of progress. Fast turnaround times which are really important when you have deadlines to meet. In my opinion you can’t find a better team to work with your brake calipers

August 17, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found the whole experience with BCS…

I found the whole experience with BCS excellent. I had a few questions before ordering which were answered quickly. The kit was well packaged and came with instructions how to use . Initially I thought there wouldn't be enough for four callipers but that wasn't the case . I removed the carriers which made it easier around masking up etc . I hand painted and the finish was fantastic . I used the silver mainly because the original callipers were five years old and tarnished. I painted in two parts, the fronts on day one ,refitted then day three the rears .

July 23, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional

Huge thank you for sorting out the problems with my brake caliper! My car had failed its MOT, and I was in a panic, needing to get the brake caliper fixed urgently. The team at BCS was incredibly responsive and professional. They quickly diagnosed the issue and provided a thorough explanation of the necessary repairs. Their expertise and efficient service got my Porsche 911 back on the road in no time, and it subsequently passed the MOT with flying colors. I highly recommend BCS for anyone needing brake caliper repairs or maintenance. Excellent service and a great experience overall!

July 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing work

Having had BCS paint my X5 calipers estoril blue and seen the quality and care put into their work, I have just received back my wife's Audi A4 Cabriolet calipers. Nothing short of amazing, thankyou so much for what you do, your dedication and work ethic is second to none.

July 26, 2024
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