jakeslandy
Active Member
I took off my calipers on a 110. Rusty and nasty.
1. Buy new calipers
2. Rebuild the old ones
Open to suggestions
1. Buy new calipers
2. Rebuild the old ones
Open to suggestions
uncle albert
New Member
see how well they clean up and go from there, seal kits are available and lot cheaper option
Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
I took off my calipers on a 110. Rusty and nasty.
1. Buy new calipers
2. Rebuild the old ones
Open to suggestions
They always end up rusty( cast iron) its the pistons and seals that matter not the cases new is better time you've ponced about .
jakeslandy
Active Member
Okay Should I buy new pistons also?
Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
If they are pitted they could damage new seals .
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
new calipers arent dear id fit them nowadays ,ive reconned hundreds of cailpers and the price of new doesnt warrant touching an old one unless in very good condition casting wise
rotors/discs are cast iron,or cast steel depending on who makes them.
The calipers are cast steel. Did a search and that is what they said
uncle albert
New Member
shop around , some kits come with piston included
jakeslandy
Active Member
Yeah the full kits sell for like 100 pounds. Almost cheaper to buy new calipers
200tdi ayre
Well-Known Member
New callipers. Can't go wrong, what's worth more saving a few quid or a few hours rebuilding them ?
and you will play hell getting them out. copper cote and proper torque done deal
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kes86
Active Member
I got rebuild kits from allmakes including pistons for under £15 per side for the front calipers, so not sure where the £100 ones are !
Aftermarket calipers are £50 ish and I agree with above. It's easier than messing with re seal kits as long as the new calipers are good quality.
Aftermarket calipers are £50 ish and I agree with above. It's easier than messing with re seal kits as long as the new calipers are good quality.
currymunster
Well-Known Member
From recollection the new caliper bolts come with the thread lock already impregnated into the thread. It's there for a reason - why anyone would want to copper slip over thread lock is beyond me.
Always buy new caliper bolts for the sake of safety and the proper thread lock on.
I dare say you could re use with your own thread lock but they don't cost a lot.
I tried to rebuild but the pistons were so seized I could not remove them or rewind them. even broke the rewind tool!!! So I ended up buying two new calipers - Still got the 8 pistons and seals in my garage - false economy - If any one is interested pm me
James
Always buy new caliper bolts for the sake of safety and the proper thread lock on.
I dare say you could re use with your own thread lock but they don't cost a lot.
I tried to rebuild but the pistons were so seized I could not remove them or rewind them. even broke the rewind tool!!! So I ended up buying two new calipers - Still got the 8 pistons and seals in my garage - false economy - If any one is interested pm me
James
Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
If you think you can save money go Ahead but if your calipers are that rotten the the outer dust cap rubber Recess will be corroded and you will enjoy cleaning it up if you have any lip left on it and no decent dust rubbers fitted your soon be back to square one .
Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
From recollection the new caliper bolts come with the thread lock already impregnated into the thread. It's there for a reason - why anyone would want to copper slip over thread lock is beyond me.
Always buy new caliper bolts for the sake of safety and the proper thread lock on.
I dare say you could re use with your own thread lock but they don't cost a lot.
I tried to rebuild but the pistons were so seized I could not remove them or rewind them. even broke the rewind tool!!! So I ended up buying two new calipers - Still got the 8 pistons and seals in my garage - false economy - If any one is interested pm me
James
They do James I always bought new bolts, hate those multi point bolts nothing wrong with a good old hex head
jakeslandy
Active Member
I actually found it easier to remove the multi point bolts then the hex bolts. To many of them would strip. So had to break out the grinder.
I think new ones will be the route I go. Maybe an up grade is the way to go. Vented front discs and rear.
I think new ones will be the route I go. Maybe an up grade is the way to go. Vented front discs and rear.
Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
Save you money on standard , its not a racing car.
