bartonbeau

Just checking my brakes before a European trip , I read that the slider pins should be round one at top, grooved one bottom. Is this correct? If so, mine were wrong way round. What difference does it make? I have searched through the forum, unclefester was the only reference I could find.

Cheers Nige.

Oh plus, just had the front sliders out, one has a flat edge , one is round? Does anyone know which way around please?

Nottm_S2

I have read that. I'm not aware of the reason though

bartonbeau

Think I've found my answer courtesy of lovegroova after another search

Floppy,

See page 19-15 of the service manual if you have it for the fronts. the pin with the flat bits goes on the top.
Page 19-25 has the rears, where the pin with the flat bolts goes on the bottom.

Those pages also show how everything fits together. Some of this grease is ok for the slider pins http://www.amazon.co...t?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and there are a few threads on this with some useful suggestions - search for Red Rubber grease.

The boots hold the pins in place, you fit the boot to the carrier, and then push the pin through theboot into the slider and the boot will catch the lip on pin. I found it a bit of a fiddle but got there in the end, and if I can do it, anyone can

lovegroova

Search is awesome!, Thanks for taking the time to use it

bartonbeau

The forum is an invaluable source of information on this wonderful car. Thank you!