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[[File:Brake-caliper-replace5.jpg|200px|thumb|left| One of the two rubber boots to be replaced that cover the guide pin, remove it and clean of the old grease with brake cleaner and coat with the silicone grease from the sachet with the kit replace the boot making sure it slips into the recesses on the pin and the carrier.]] | [[File:Brake-caliper-replace5.jpg|200px|thumb|left| One of the two rubber boots to be replaced that cover the guide pin, remove it and clean of the old grease with brake cleaner and coat with half the silicone grease from the sachet with the kit replace the boot making sure it slips into the recesses on the pin and the carrier repeat for the other guide pin.]] | ||
[[File:Brake-caliper-replace4.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Showing the spring clip and L shaped bracket and bolt that you need to retain from the old caliper and the short hard brake line that is on the goes from the caliper to the flexi]] | [[File:Brake-caliper-replace4.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Showing the spring clip and L shaped bracket and bolt that you need to retain from the old caliper and the short hard brake line that is on the goes from the caliper to the flexi]] |
Revision as of 23:19, 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 from brakes international It hardly seems worth it.(£25 surcharge on the old caliper) http://www.brakesint.co.uk/ NOV 11) . There are 4 types Early and late and ATE and Girling for standard. 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, spring clip, L bracket or hard brake line are included in the Budveg kit you will need to source new or re-use your existing.
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.
tools 19mm socket and breaker bar for wheel bolts, jack + axle stands 7mm (bleed nipple) 8mm 10mm 13mm 14mm 17mm spanners 11mm brake spanner, brake fluid Brake cleaning fluid optional hammer,
Procedure In the days before you do the job a daily soak in plus gas on brake unions is recommended
Loosen front wheel bolts
Jack and secure the vehicle with axle stands
Remove front wheel