brake caliper seal perished, is it a DIY job to replace?

Post by **Willoughby** » 01 Jun 2008, 22:50

Just replaced my front brake pads and noticed one of the seals has perished.
Is replacing the seal a job that can be done without to much hastle? The caliper is in good condition and both sides move ok.

If it's a nightmare any idea on how much it should cost to get replaced?

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Thanks in advance.

K

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2008, 22:56

Its the dust cover, yes its possible to replace this part, but it also depends on how much crud and corrosion is around..

Post by **Willoughby** » 01 Jun 2008, 23:01

Hi toomanytoys

Looks in good condition, The seal is still there it's just split. I gave it a quick squirt with WD40 and made sure it traveled all the way in and out.

Kev

Post by **toomanytoys** » 02 Jun 2008, 13:45

Dust cover on the outside, seal is in the caliper.. Mmm, WD, not sure that WD is that compatable with brake seals.

Post by **Willoughby** » 02 Jun 2008, 14:25

Hope so wasn't even the real stuff, was a own brand spray "Power Spray" I will check the can when I get home.

K

Post by **toomanytoys** » 02 Jun 2008, 15:43

If you clean it out with brake cleaner when refitting the dust seals, then should be ok...

Post by **dugcati** » 05 Jul 2008, 20:27

is it known where/who does the seal kits? I have tried GSF just today and they are ordering some in but I'm not convinced they are the correct ones!

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 05 Jul 2008, 23:45

I got some seal kits from JK a couple of months ago.

Post by **dugcati** » 06 Jul 2008, 11:36

which caliper kit did JK send you - ATE or GIRLING?

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 06 Jul 2008, 17:48

They told me the kit fits either - and they were right, as I did a refurb on examples of both types.

Post by **dugcati** » 06 Jul 2008, 21:49

ahhhh thats good to know

Do you know if the mounting hole centres are the same on the two calipers or would you need to replace the stub axle/hub etc etc

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 06 Jul 2008, 23:43

Same holes - they seem to be interchangeable.
I have a spare good Girling one (n/s) if anyone needs one.

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