Front Calipers
09-01-2018, 10:37 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Front Calipers
Evening all,
I've a sticking front caliper, so going to replace both. These items seem to the best cheapest I can find. Is it true the S2000 share calipers with the Civic Type R?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Civ...8AAOSwUKxYkLJf
Other option is https://brakeparts.co.uk
Come in around £150 after the surcharge has been refunded. Plus a tenner to ship them back.
I've a sticking front caliper, so going to replace both. These items seem to the best cheapest I can find. Is it true the S2000 share calipers with the Civic Type R?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Civ...8AAOSwUKxYkLJf
Other option is https://brakeparts.co.uk
Come in around £150 after the surcharge has been refunded. Plus a tenner to ship them back.
09-01-2018, 12:19 PM
#2
Doubt its a sticky piston,more likely is sliders & pads have corrosion issues
may be worth a looksie first
may be worth a looksie first
09-01-2018, 12:21 PM
#3
Oh and yes same as most R calipers,apart from Edition R as they have an R on the caliper
09-01-2018, 12:22 PM
#4
Thread Starter
Thanks for that.
I had the brakes apart this afternoon. Pads are only a few years old. Sliders looks good, cleaned them and re-greased them, no corrosion. Also greased the pads and locating metal things... now it's worse than before, can hardly turn the wheel
I pushed the piston out and pushed it back in.
I had the brakes apart this afternoon. Pads are only a few years old. Sliders looks good, cleaned them and re-greased them, no corrosion. Also greased the pads and locating metal things... now it's worse than before, can hardly turn the wheel
I pushed the piston out and pushed it back in.
09-01-2018, 03:44 PM
#5
Was the Piston corroded?
If you push it out and clean it with brake cleaner you will know if it's any good, mine were a bit to get out when they started to seize
If you push it out and clean it with brake cleaner you will know if it's any good, mine were a bit to get out when they started to seize
09-01-2018, 04:22 PM
#6
As above ,there should be piston clearance available,and being a single should not be an issue..
piston on the scew,is an issue due to alighnment =worn pads angle & picking up due to seized componants
piston on the scew,is an issue due to alighnment =worn pads angle & picking up due to seized componants
09-02-2018, 12:17 AM
#7
This. And you can't see the state of the piston until you get it a bit further out. Mine had corroded badly and had also started to corrode the inner part of the caliper. Replaced / refurbed - no more bother,.
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09-03-2018, 02:48 AM
#8
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Morning all,
I had a quick look yesterday afternoon. Pistons are certainly corroded as you can see in the picture below. I spent a little time with some brake cleaner, brake fluid and wet and dry sandpaper to remove the worst of it. Not convinced it will make much difference, although car is no longer pulling to one side. Will do the same to the other side tonight and take a for a longer drive. I'll report back.
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I had a quick look yesterday afternoon. Pistons are certainly corroded as you can see in the picture below. I spent a little time with some brake cleaner, brake fluid and wet and dry sandpaper to remove the worst of it. Not convinced it will make much difference, although car is no longer pulling to one side. Will do the same to the other side tonight and take a for a longer drive. I'll report back.
http://s1001.photobucket.com/user/scz4/media/20180902_141812_zpstyuuzqln.jpg.html]
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09-09-2018, 12:41 PM
#10
I think a set for the fronts is more like £35. I did mine 6 months or so ago and they've been perfect ever since. Refitting the rubber boots can be a real b****** though. There is a video somewhere showing how to do it, but it took me a lot of time and cursing.