Where to apply the pink/red grease - Caliper Service kit
06 April 2005, 08:17 PM
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Where to apply the pink/red grease - Caliper Service kit
In the middle of servicing my 4-pots. Was unsure of where to apply the pink/reg grease supplied in the kit. Does it go:
1. Under the inner piston seal (the one that sits flush on the inside)?
2. Around the piston itself?
3. under the outer seal?
4. Somewhere else??
thanks in advance
Bob
1. Under the inner piston seal (the one that sits flush on the inside)?
2. Around the piston itself?
3. under the outer seal?
4. Somewhere else??
thanks in advance
Bob
06 April 2005, 10:50 PM
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I take it you mean the same as copper grease?
I put a good layer over the back of the pads, back of shims (if any). Also grease the pins and holes.
Thats what I do anyway.
HTH
I put a good layer over the back of the pads, back of shims (if any). Also grease the pins and holes.
Thats what I do anyway.
HTH
06 April 2005, 11:05 PM
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its usually a grease to help slide the pistons back in without damaging the seals if im thinking you have the calipers all in bits ???
thats what it was like for the vaux calipers ive rebuilt in the past
thats what it was like for the vaux calipers ive rebuilt in the past
06 April 2005, 11:32 PM
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Just re-read the thread, lol ignore me then - I was thinking pad change 
07 April 2005, 07:40 AM
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No, I use the grease, a very special high melting point grease on the inside of the seals covering the exposed piston/caliper area to stop corrosion if the puncture, and to make them water tight.
You can use it on the piston to ease by the cylinder seal, but I use clean brake fluid to do this job. It's been ok for 20 years this process, so sticking to it.
I install the seals in the cylinder wet with fluid too, bloody horrid stuff on your fingers isn't it?
Graham.
No, I use the grease, a very special high melting point grease on the inside of the seals covering the exposed piston/caliper area to stop corrosion if the puncture, and to make them water tight.
You can use it on the piston to ease by the cylinder seal, but I use clean brake fluid to do this job. It's been ok for 20 years this process, so sticking to it.
I install the seals in the cylinder wet with fluid too, bloody horrid stuff on your fingers isn't it?
Graham.
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07 April 2005, 10:37 AM
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@ KY and copper grease.Have used it on the pistons to slide them back in....done last night
Will do it as you suggested Graham if ever I need to do them.
Am using latex gloves to cover up all the open wounds picked up battling with the intercooler on previous occasions.
Many thanks,
Bob.
PS. If anybody is looking to service their calipers, you do NOT need to split them as there is more than enopugh room to get pistons in/out and install new seals.
15 November 2005, 03:46 PM
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Bob,
If you could post up the Subaru part no. it would be appreciated as I need to get both my fronts serviced soon.
Did one kit do the two calipers?
Do you happen to know if they do a seperate kit for the rear calipers (MY99)?
Stefan
If you could post up the Subaru part no. it would be appreciated as I need to get both my fronts serviced soon.
Did one kit do the two calipers?
Do you happen to know if they do a seperate kit for the rear calipers (MY99)?
Stefan
15 November 2005, 10:11 PM
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each service kit is for ONE AXLE...........................i.e. enough for pair of calipers
you have to buy the appropriate kit for the brakes fitted 2pot, 4pot, single slider, etc..............
alyn
you have to buy the appropriate kit for the brakes fitted 2pot, 4pot, single slider, etc..............
alyn
15 November 2005, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by stockcar
each service kit is for ONE AXLE...........................i.e. enough for pair of calipers
you have to buy the appropriate kit for the brakes fitted 2pot, 4pot, single slider, etc..............
alyn
you have to buy the appropriate kit for the brakes fitted 2pot, 4pot, single slider, etc..............
alyn
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