SS calliper pistons

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bluedog333

bluedog333

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Nothing’s straight forward on old Landies! What should have been a straightforward front pad change has now become a calliper ‘rebuild’ due to the state of the current pistons.
I’m going to get some SS pistons and original seals, how do I know what size/type to get without stripping the calliper down? The callipers may be original to the vehicle, but I’d like to be sure!
Thanks
 
bluedog333 said:
Nothing’s straight forward on old Landies! What should have been a straightforward front pad change has now become a calliper ‘rebuild’ due to the state of the current pistons.
I’m going to get some SS pistons and original seals, how do I know what size/type to get without stripping the calliper down? The callipers may be original to the vehicle, but I’d like to be sure!
Thanks
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Here ye go...…….. same dude does rears ;)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROV...fender&hash=item41efe24416:g:oNIAAOSwEbhbuNXf
 
SS pistons every time IMO. new calipers can be a PITA - got some allmakes ones for SWMBO's D1 cos I was too busy to refurb her original ones. You know what's coming next ......:rolleyes: :mad::mad::mad:

More trouble than it was worth - ended up just doing her originals with SS pistons and sending the "new" sh*t (IMO!) back ... won't bother again .... but then I won't have to, as we have all SS pistons now so :p to rust ;)

If you're unsure about the piston dimensions, pop the pads out and measure them :) - then ask the seller Kevstar linked to above :)
 
bluedog333 said:
There are some cheap ones out there, but mostly without s/s pistons. Original quality are about £100+ a pop, with chromed pistons. The callipers themselves are in good shape, just the pistons that are a bit crappy.
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Doubt they were ss for 25 quid, but they fitted and worked well, britpart as well!
 
bluedog333 said:
Bought these ones, £10 cheaper on their website than their eBay page.
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Result :) Wee job for during the week then. I noticed my disco pulling to one side as I haven't driven it
for a week or so, il end up doing the caliper pistons as well since its going off the road for some rust treatment
& a few other jobs I want to do.
 
kevstar said:
Result :) Wee job for during the week then. I noticed my disco pulling to one side as I haven't driven it
for a week or so, il end up doing the caliper pistons as well since its going off the road for some rust treatment
& a few other jobs I want to do.
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I haven’t done pistons before, hopefully I won’t balls it up! I’m not intending on splitting the callipers, but I’m concerned about getting them in ‘square’, can’t be that tricky can it?
 
bluedog333 said:
I haven’t done pistons before, hopefully I won’t balls it up! I’m not intending on splitting the callipers, but I’m concerned about getting them in ‘square’, can’t be that tricky can it?
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Na its easy put them in with a g clamp or wind back tool. They come out easy though pump pump pop lol
 
bluedog333 said:
I’ve seen the vids with a compressor, wouldn’t want to get your knob caught in there!
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Even with a compressor I couldn't get one of my rear pistons out. It's exciting when you've got the compressor on and you're anticipating it popping out. Some of them come out with quite a bang :cool:
 
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