Ok guys, after finally getting the bolts off that hold my calipers in place i just need to know a couple of things before i continue...

a. Am i right in thinking i must open the cap to the brake fluid reseviour before disconnecting the brake lines??

b. I was told to wrap clingfilm and a little tape round each brake line to stop the fluid from draining also - is this correct???


Thanks for your help
Andy

 

a: you don't have to, but it relieves some pressure, which will help with b:
b: as above

You could clamp them if they are rubber hoses.

 

goodridge braded hoses so i guess i must wrap them right???

dont suppose you happen to know the difference in removing the rear calipers as compared to the front too do you???? (havent got to them yet!)....

or am i best to start a new thread????

Thanks again

 

I take it you are upgrading, so you'll need to change the discs?

With the rear discs, they are held on by the handbrake shoes, so are a bit of a bugger.
But behidn the hub, there is a slotted section for winding the brake shoes in. Do that, or getting them off will be a nightmare.
Caliper removal is no different to the fronts.

 

Yes mate, calipers being sent off to Ian to be reconditioned plus new discs/ pads etc...

Thanks for the advice, the fronts now done so will continue tomorrow with the rears

Andy