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Front calipers seems to go on and on without needing replacing there are a number of tricks to get them unstuck if they are binding, but if you snap a bleed valve like I did there is not much option but to replace the caliper. Repair kits are available but at £55 (£25 surcharge on the old caliper) (NOV 11) It hardly seems worth it. There are 4 types Early and late and ATE and Girling. In order to check which type you have for the left wheel turn the steering to the right to get a good look. Late Girling have one 'V' in the cooling fins ATE have 2 V's take a look at the above website they have pictures to compare your against, I understand that Girling is more common. | Front calipers seems to go on and on without needing replacing there are a number of tricks to get them unstuck if they are binding, but if you snap a bleed valve like I did there is not much option but to replace the caliper. Repair kits are available but at £55 (£25 surcharge on the old caliper) (NOV 11) It hardly seems worth it. There are 4 types Early and late and ATE and Girling. In order to check which type you have for the left wheel turn the steering to the right to get a good look. Late Girling have one 'V' in the cooling fins ATE have 2 V's take a look at the above website they have pictures to compare your against, I understand that Girling is more common. The kit will come with the caliper two rubber boots and a small sachet of silicone fluid. No Bolts are included. | ||
Warning Brake fluid is corrosive and toxic and is very painful if you get it in your eyes. Take all necessary precautions safety goggles are recommended | Warning Brake fluid is corrosive and toxic and is very painful if you get it in your eyes. Take all necessary precautions safety goggles are recommended | ||
'''Procedure''' | '''Procedure''' | ||
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Loosen front wheel bolts | Loosen front wheel bolts | ||
Jack and secure the vehicle | Jack and secure the vehicle with axle stands | ||
Remove front wheel | |||
Revision as of 22:10, 28 October 2011
Hacksawbob
Front calipers seems to go on and on without needing replacing there are a number of tricks to get them unstuck if they are binding, but if you snap a bleed valve like I did there is not much option but to replace the caliper. Repair kits are available but at £55 (£25 surcharge on the old caliper) (NOV 11) It hardly seems worth it. There are 4 types Early and late and ATE and Girling. In order to check which type you have for the left wheel turn the steering to the right to get a good look. Late Girling have one 'V' in the cooling fins ATE have 2 V's take a look at the above website they have pictures to compare your against, I understand that Girling is more common. The kit will come with the caliper two rubber boots and a small sachet of silicone fluid. No Bolts are included.
Warning Brake fluid is corrosive and toxic and is very painful if you get it in your eyes. Take all necessary precautions safety goggles are recommended
Procedure
Loosen front wheel bolts
Jack and secure the vehicle with axle stands
Remove front wheel
