Rear brake caliper

janderson41 · Apr 24, 2013

Hello all,
need some advice. My 1996 disco 1 passed the MOT in December with minor advisory on brakes efficiency. Already discussed on here about handbrake efficiency and all seemed to be ok.
Now the problem, Changed rear pads and offside changed ok. When changing nearside had a problem fitting one pad, piston was reluctant to go back. Partly my fault as the pads were down to the bone,
As usual , meant to check before MOT but wet weather and age kept me putting the job off. Anyway, eventually got the job done sometime in January. Took the N/S rear wheel off for an up to date check to find the pad I had difficulty fitting is not working at all. piston is not moving.
here is my quandary. Do I fit a complete new caliper, or as one piston is working ok, do I just fit a new piston only.
Advice greatly appreciated.

Jim A
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1996 300Tdi aut0(Jap reimport)

jamesmartin · Apr 24, 2013

personally id fit 2 new calipers ,they arent that dear £30ish ,

200tdi ayre · Apr 24, 2013

jamesmartin said:
personally id fit 2 new calipers ,they arent that dear £30ish ,

+1

blackhadder · Apr 24, 2013

Specially as the rear calipers have a bad habit of wearing out so the pads can drop out.

Paul D · Apr 25, 2013

I'd agree with new calipers normally .. BUT!

I bought a piston and seals kit, had a fettle and it's absolutely fine! Like yours, offside rear, only one piston corroded, the other perfect so an easy job. At the time I had lots of time available and no cash so easy choice .. (what changes!)

If you like messing about change the pistons, if you can afford it and don't want to mess too much, get the calipers ..

dooroy · Apr 25, 2013

I renewed seals and pistons in a 98 Disco I and all worked fine .
But if I could get new calipers for the price mentioned I would go for that option again because it took a lot of time

- and if one piston is badly jammed , even if you eventually free it the caliper might be damaged .
I live in Ireland and LR parts can be quite expensive here - that was why I chose the piston/seal option .

sidewaysste · Apr 25, 2013

Where can I get calipers that cheap? I'll replace all 4 for that price!

Station House · Apr 25, 2013

Paddocks, LRDirect

Not sure they are quite as cheap as that, but they weren't hideous amounts of cash when I changed all mine last year

beerdude · Apr 25, 2013

Try Ribble Valley 4x4, lightning fast delivery and cheap

Dippypud · Apr 25, 2013

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horse62 · Apr 26, 2013

Island 4x4 do rear callipers for £27.50 plus vat

Ok they are britpart ones, had them on mine for a year now with no problems.
Island 4x4 are good they will tell you what parts are crap as they won't sell them as they don't want to deal with the returns.

janderson41 · Apr 26, 2013

Update.

have ordered new caliper from Paddocks at cost of £40.50+vat and postage.
Comes out at app £54. hate this rip off of vat etc.
only have one vehicle and don't really have the time to strip and rebuild with new seals and piston.
BUT, maybe yet strip old caliper and rebuild at leisure.
Thanks for the help and suggestions to all

Jim A
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1996 300Tdi auto (Jap reimport)

Rear brake caliper

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