Okay, so I have an 09 abarth punto with 44k on the clock..

one of the rear callipers starting binding on.. and so I put it to Arnold clark to have this fixed, due to the pads being low its damaged the disc, and so both rear discs and pads need changed..

they also tell me the calliper needs replaced, at a cost of £360.. can these callipers be repaired or is a replacement needed?

the other thing they told me is that my water level in the car is below minimum, now I've had the car 8 months and haven't topped the water up, is this normal? they tell me my radiator has a leak which is the cause of this.. have any of you had any radiator problems with your cars?

any help would be appreciated..
thanks
matthew

My local dealer quoted me £495 fitted for one caliper, it's because they are brembo, that's my reasoning anyway.

If you are going to paint them yourself it's an easy enough job just make sure you pick the right paint that doesn't require priming, makes life easier 

BUY YOUR OWN PARTS

I got stung by stupidly believing the guy at Lipscomb when he said he was doing me a good deal on the parts cost. It would seem that the parts from Abarth are DOUBLE what you can buy them for elsewhere.