how to clean up the caliper help plz
03-15-2010, 12:49 PM
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how to clean up the caliper help plz
ok ive just replaced one side as it was stuck solid.. the other (rear) is a little sticky and sometimes i get a hot wheel so im going to wind the piston in and out - and get some movement back in - oh and wire wool it to clear it up but a few questions
how far do i wind it out ?
what happends if i wind it out to far ?
can i copper greese the piston ? or just brake cleaner / wd40 ?
i also have no idea how to remove the caliper so im leaving it on the car and getting a mate to help ! i knpw i should just replace it but a quick little DIY may save me £160 ...
how far do i wind it out ?
what happends if i wind it out to far ?
can i copper greese the piston ? or just brake cleaner / wd40 ?
i also have no idea how to remove the caliper so im leaving it on the car and getting a mate to help ! i knpw i should just replace it but a quick little DIY may save me £160 ...
03-15-2010, 12:57 PM
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Don't bother mate, just buy new and be done with it. You can get exchange units for about £100 or 'low mileage' second hand ones on ebay. I've just changed 2 and rebuilt one - not cheap.
There are a set of EBC ones in the classifieds.
There are a set of EBC ones in the classifieds.
03-15-2010, 01:07 PM
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yup ive just changed one , thought it was worth a go as it was free ! ive no idea how to change one though... and having to pay someone £50 to change it is not really an option this month !
03-15-2010, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tomkbucks,Mar 15 2010, 08:49 PM
£160 ...
I had a sticky caliper diagnosed by Guiness and TINTOP recently and have booked my car in to a local garage tomorrow to get it sorted. I wasn't expecting a bill like that though. I'll let you know what they charge me
03-15-2010, 01:43 PM
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All this talk of sticky calipers has got me paranoid now, every time I drive I check for abnormal temps.
On balance and for the sake of balance I would change a pair and not one, but the cost of the rears is very high from where ever, I suppose its because of the added complication of the handbrake operation being integral
Cross your fingers Sazzy
On balance and for the sake of balance I would change a pair and not one, but the cost of the rears is very high from where ever, I suppose its because of the added complication of the handbrake operation being integral
Cross your fingers Sazzy
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03-15-2010, 01:58 PM
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Replacing a caliper is easy. Just the next level up from swapping brake pads.
I have spare calipers in the garage all in working order for such an event got them cheap from a breaker
The independent will be less costly than main dealer They may be able to refurbish the caliper, there are kits to do so available.
Keyfobs £130 Buy an ebay one and get it programmed 
I have spare calipers in the garage all in working order for such an event got them cheap from a breaker
The independent will be less costly than main dealer
They may be able to refurbish the caliper, there are kits to do so available.Keyfobs £130
Buy an ebay one and get it programmed