Advance Auto Parts "Wearever New Brake Calipers" ?

[Ed_C]

I'm going to need front calipers, the previous owner replaced the originals with remans so I don't want to rebuild already "tainted" calipers. Not really a fan of remans, my 2000 Tundra is on the second pair and the build quality is so-so.

So Advance Auto Parts offers two types of their store-brand Wearever line:
"Wearever Unloaded - Import": website description states they're remanufactured, some not so good reviews, and I'm going to make a guess the "import" means reman'd overseas.
"Wearever New Brake Caliper": absolutely nothing listed in the website description and no reviews yet. $28 more apiece than the above remans.

Has anyone used these "new" calipers yet? I'm wondering if they truly are brand-new castings with brand-new pistons, hardware,bleeders, etc. or refurbished OEM castings with brand-new internals pistons like Centrics. I may have to be the guinea pig,I have a 30% discount code so after returning the cores they'd come out to $76 and change each for the larger 13WH castings or $74 and change for the smaller ones.

 

[catrains]

get the re-built ones but do not give them the trucks calipers at that time.

check out the rebuilt parts if not to your liking you will have to go to another store perhaps another supplier may have to check out a few before your happy with the quality. I have gone thru this myself..

when your satisfied with the calipers then remove the ones your replacing and see if the replacements work properly.. if not return . when the job is all completed then give the store the old ones for the core $.

new can be of poor quality on metal and machining .. very variable... perhaps this why few have purchased them.

advance auto will put parts back on the / in the supply system if you have a issue with the part. so this is a problem since the store/company does not report or check the parts when a return is made .

 

[Ed_C]

get the re-built ones but do not give them the trucks calipers at that time.

check out the rebuilt parts if not to your liking you will have to go to another store perhaps another supplier may have to check out a few before your happy with the quality. I have gone thru this myself..

when your satisfied with the calipers then remove the ones your replacing and see if the replacements work properly.. if not return . when the job is all completed then give the store the old ones for the core $.

new can be of poor quality on metal and machining .. very variable... perhaps this why few have purchased them.

advance auto will put parts back on the / in the supply system if you have a issue with the part. so this is a problem since the store/company does not report or check the parts when a return is made .

I never return cores until the brake job is completed and test-driven, I try to minimize the amount of time the brake hoses are disconnected so there's less air introduced into the system.

So I bit the bullet and picked up the new calipers,the boxes state they're made in Korea. They do look like new castings but lacks some casting numbers and markings my existing failed remains have so they must be aftermarket. All new pistons, all new aftermarket grade 10.9 bolts holding them together. At first the counterperson pulled a reman caliper instead of new, had to point out the part # is the same except the new ones I ordered have a "N" at the end. So while they went to pull the correct ones I took a look at the reman, wasn't impressed by what I saw. Looked like the caliper has been knocked around a few times, had an oversized bleeder which meant the original one broke off and required drilling and tapping. I told him I haven't had much luck with remans, he said besides the pistons seizing he also sees them leak where the inner and outer halves mate together.

I won't be installing them until tomorrow, the pads don't arrive until tomorrow morning and I'm about to pick up the rotors at Pep Boys...i've had good luck with their more expensive high carbon content rotors, if Advance offered them I would've picked them up there instead.

 

[catrains]

I never return cores until the brake job is completed and test-driven, I try to minimize the amount of time the brake hoses are disconnected so there's less air introduced into the system.

So I bit the bullet and picked up the new calipers,the boxes state they're made in Korea. They do look like new castings but lacks some casting numbers and markings my existing failed remains have so they must be aftermarket. All new pistons, all new aftermarket grade 10.9 bolts holding them together. At first the counterperson pulled a reman caliper instead of new, had to point out the part # is the same except the new ones I ordered have a "N" at the end. So while they went to pull the correct ones I took a look at the reman, wasn't impressed by what I saw. Looked like the caliper has been knocked around a few times, had an oversized bleeder which meant the original one broke off and required drilling and tapping. I told him I haven't had much luck with remans, he said besides the pistons seizing he also sees them leak where the inner and outer halves mate together.

I won't be installing them until tomorrow, the pads don't arrive until tomorrow morning and I'm about to pick up the rotors at Pep Boys...i've had good luck with their more expensive high carbon content rotors, if Advance offered them I would've picked them up there instead.

post back how these new calipers worked out after you test them out a few weeks.. good info on this..

 

[4runner2017]

We are in the same boat, just put two on the front. Overall quality seems ok, time will tell otherwise... but if there's a problem the lifetime warranty is there as well.

 

[DT04R]

So if I'm reading this correct, the Wearever 13WH are the larger caliper for the Sport Editions larger rotors, so that would make the 13WG the smaller for the SR5 and Limited brakes?

The pricing online right now is actually more of the WG (smaller) by about $5.

 

[Ed_C]

So if I'm reading this correct, the Wearever 13WH are the larger caliper for the Sport Editions larger rotors, so that would make the 13WG the smaller for the SR5 and Limited brakes?

The pricing online right now is actually more of the WG (smaller) by about $5.

Yes, WH are the larger calipers. WG are the smaller ones. Double check the part # and descriptions though,those cheaper WH calipers may be their regular reman'd line. If the part # ends with a "N" it's a new casting.

I haven't installed these yet,there was a delay with the pads and when I finally got them the weather was too crappy and continues to be.

 

[NeutronJon]

I used a set of the Advance ones that I installed back in 2012. Since then, I had another piston freeze last summer. I went into my email and found the original invoice/receipt from advance and printed it out. Took the frozen caliper (stuck on the rotor - wouldn't budge with a sledge) to the store (in another state since I moved) with the receipt. The store gave me a new caliper, new rotor, and a set of pads due to the failure. I bought a bottle of brake fluid and some caliper grease and was on my way.

Biggest piece of advice, buy them online and use a coupon code. Then, save the receipt in your gmail (or similar) archive folder forever. As long as you own the truck you'll get a new caliper WHEN the next piston freezes.

 

[Ed_C]

So you walked in the store with the rotor still stuck to the caliper? I could imagine the looks people had seeing you plopping that thing on the counter LOL. Did you originally buy the pads and rotors from Advance too? If not I applaud them for replacing those parts no charge.

 

[catrains]

So you walked in the store with the rotor still stuck to the caliper? I could imagine the looks people had seeing you plopping that thing on the counter LOL. Did you originally buy the pads and rotors from Advance too? If not I applaud them for replacing those parts no charge.

yup! that's how they operate. you have receipt they will refund the cost or replace the parts.

I have lifetime warranty rotors on my truck. I replaced the rears due to rust after 5years for free.

family member purchased rotors on car with pads. replaced rotors /pads free replacement .. you must make copies of receipts they use disappearing ink LOL..

ALWAYS USE COUPON CODES !!!! SAVE 20-30%

 

[Ed_C]

yup! that's how they operate. you have receipt they will refund the cost or replace the parts.

I have lifetime warranty rotors on my truck. I replaced the rears due to rust after 5years for free.

family member purchased rotors on car with pads. replaced rotors /pads free replacement .. you must make copies of receipts they use disappearing ink LOL..

ALWAYS USE COUPON CODES !!!! SAVE 20-30%

Yes! Saves money and time shopping online. No need to stand around and wait for the counter person to look up your parts,just place the order online and pick them up from the store. Advance Auto and Pep Boys usually have coupon codes that fall in that range. I saved 30% off the calipers,pads,hard brake lines,and "shop supplies" like brake fluid,hand cleaner,caliper grease,and engine paint from Advance. 20% off the rotors from Pep Boys. Deals like that yield you pricing similar to Rock Auto who are very hard to beat. Back when my 3rd gen needed catalytic converters and a muffler I made out like a bandit thanks to a 25% discount code @ Pep Boys plus mail-in rebates from the manufacturer.

I was discussing brake jobs and discount codes with a coworker yesterday. He said he's on Autozone's rewards program so his purchase history is on record , didn't even need a receipt for some lifetime rotor or pad replacement, just furnished his # and they took care of the rest.

 

[beliy25]

have you thought about changing calipers to 5th gen ones?

i hear they are a lot better,bigger and have more stopping power,the only thing youll have to do is buy new rotors which are a bit thicker than 4th gen ones.

i am looking forward to getting on those 5th gen calipers for sure.

here is the thread ...

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/196236-5th-gen-calipers.html

 

[Ed_C]

have you thought about changing calipers to 5th gen ones?

i hear they are a lot better,bigger and have more stopping power,the only thing youll have to do is buy new rotors which are a bit thicker than 4th gen ones.

i am looking forward to getting on those 5th gen calipers for sure.

here is the thread ...

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/196236-5th-gen-calipers.html

In my case:
- Smallest wheels you can run are 17s. I do have 17s but I also have a set of 16s I'd like to run.
- Those are still remans, I'm not a fan of remans. The ones I bought are brand new castings.
- Before the seizing issue,I had no complaints about the braking ability of the current calipers and rotors.