rear brake pads

Noseybora said:

after fitting my rear brake pads on my td5 90.. i found both of the calipers had one piston that was sticky from being so far out and after alot of patients with wd40 and levers i managed to free them, but im having horrid ideas that theyre sticking on slightly, they dont smell hot... but how can i tell if they are...

dave.

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ssmn1234 said:

WD40 and brakes I'd say you be best to remove calipers and replace pistons and seals. and do not split/separate the calipers or you will be buying new ones.

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Griffdowg said:

Its ok aslong as he removed the pads and wiped up any surplus.

Its a pretty tough job to replace pistons and seals without splitting the caliper have you been reading the haynes manual again?

Its perfectly ok to split the calipers IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

back to the OP, I would jack up each wheel and give them a spin, see what resistence your getting. obviously the prop is going to give you resistance.

if you know what your doing, remove the drive flange bolts and/or halfshaft and give the wheel a spin. should spin on and on like a bike wheel with no resistance.

Good luck

G

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1. anyone that puts Penatrating fluid of any kind near brake rubbers should be shot on the spot.
2. I do not have a Haines Manual, just many years of experience.
3. you can split the calipers, BUT, try to buy the seal inside them, and if you are lucky to source one, good luck installing them in your backyard shed.
4. it is not a difficult job to remove the pistons and seals and to replace them with the caliper unsplit, patience and clean work area and brake fluid for lubrication is all that is required, oh and plenty of your favourite brew as well always helps.

ssmn1234 said:

1. anyone that puts Penatrating fluid of any kind near brake rubbers should be shot on the spot.
2. I do not have a Haines Manual, just many years of experience.
3. you can split the calipers, BUT, try to buy the seal inside them, and if you are lucky to source one, good luck installing them in your backyard shed.
4. it is not a difficult job to remove the pistons and seals and to replace them with the caliper unsplit, patience and clean work area and brake fluid for lubrication is all that is required, oh and plenty of your favourite brew as well always helps.

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Snow said:

im 22, i split my calipers when i got my 90 last year to make up some new ones, no problems at all, all you need is common sense and to be careful with what you are going, its not rocket science!

my brakes are fab now and never had issue with them since i made them up, and just to put the fact you dont have to be a mechanic, im a IT geek that builds websites!!

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Series71 said:

fight fight fight

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