Seized Rear Bake Calipers

[DJP]

Hi Guys,

Car in for MOT this week which it passed. '07 plate 44k on clock, lovely car. Lexus reported both rear calipers seized at a cost of £600+. Before I'd even taken a breath the figure was crossed out and replaced with £320. Something about genuine but different parts because of the age of the car??

Brakes are working fine and the MOT was fine too, any advice on this and what I should do would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

[Shepherd]

as far as i know rear break callipers are a factory recall and should be replaced free of charge

[Wozza]

My 56 plate 60K miles had a sticking rear caliper and was replaced FOC this year. They have to send them back to Lexus for checking and was told that hardly any are refused but there is a chance the replacement may be rejected. If in doubt call another dealer.

[DJP]

Many thanks to Shepherd and Wozza for your replies, I thought I had read something on here about the calipers.

Anyway, I challenged Lexus Croydon on the issue, and am pleased to report they have replaced them FOC. They were a little sheepish when I asked why it took a query from me, but it just goes goes to show how valuable this forum can be.

Thanks again.