I'm in the process of refurbing my calipers. My XR4x4 rears seem in good condition (one looks almost new), they came appart easily and are now cleaned up nicely.

Up front I planned on using my donor calipers (Standard 2.0l sierra), however, I'm unsure if they are fooked or not......I can't get the piston to budge, I tried using an air line to force them out to no avail. Also if I shake them there is a distinct rattle/sloshy sound, as if there is lots of rust and brake fluid inside and the bleed nipple hole on one is blocked.

A refurb kit (just the rubber bits) would be £12 each whereas my local motorfactors want £26 ex vat each for new calipers.

Basically, are they fooked and if so, do we think £26 is a good price for new ones?

I would go for the recon ones and have done with it.
Steve.

£26 sounds like a good price to me

I probably will, just wanted to make sure they are dead before spending the extra. I don't mind taking time and effort refurbing them if it saves me some money