Brake caliper refurb
21 April 2008, 07:29 PM
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Brake caliper refurb
Anyone refurbed their own calipers ?
I have just bought some four pots from off a STi 6. Im going to refurb them before fitting to fend off any future problems.
Has anyone refurbed theirs (full pistons out new seals/pistons not just a scrub and paint !) ?
A search on this and the brakes forum seems to be blank.
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I have just bought some four pots from off a STi 6. Im going to refurb them before fitting to fend off any future problems.
Has anyone refurbed theirs (full pistons out new seals/pistons not just a scrub and paint !) ?
A search on this and the brakes forum seems to be blank.
Cheers
21 April 2008, 08:53 PM
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Yep I did it and I'm no mechanic, that's for sure. Although I am now tackling an engine rebuild...
Anyway, if they're off the car, that's half the battle. It was basically just a case of splitting the caliper halves and replacing bits as necessary. Basic workshop tools like a socket set and a bloody great long wrench will crack those bolts loose. I got a rebuild kit from Subaru for under £20 which included the seals and stuff needed. Doesn't include new pistons though, which are fairly pricey for what they are.
Anyway, if they're off the car, that's half the battle. It was basically just a case of splitting the caliper halves and replacing bits as necessary. Basic workshop tools like a socket set and a bloody great long wrench will crack those bolts loose. I got a rebuild kit from Subaru for under £20 which included the seals and stuff needed. Doesn't include new pistons though, which are fairly pricey for what they are.
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