RangeRoller dt
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Wazzajnr
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Normal recommendation is contact cleaner to get rid of the dirt then some graphite powder in there for lubrication.
For most things I think WD40 is fine but I wouldn't use it for the steering lock unless it was an emergency and I had nothing else.
Dry moly spray is the best stuff I find for lubricating stuff like that.
It can be a bit messy so go easy with it! (molykote is a name of one but others are available)
For most things I think WD40 is fine but I wouldn't use it for the steering lock unless it was an emergency and I had nothing else.
Dry moly spray is the best stuff I find for lubricating stuff like that.
It can be a bit messy so go easy with it! (molykote is a name of one but others are available)
Datatek
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Servisol Contact Cleaner & Lubricant.
Took the old girl out for a run today. Gearbox was really smooth then after a few miles I felt a thumping from the front. Made an unpleasant shudder when braking.
Got it home, offside front brake was smoking.
Laser temp gauge showed the near side brake disc at 68 degrees c.
The offside disc was a toasty 312 degrees c.
So, discs and pads on order. Seems a seized caliper and warped disc has been causing me some issues. Question now is, do I bite the bullet and get a new caliper or can the old one be unstuck and made workable
Got it home, offside front brake was smoking.
Laser temp gauge showed the near side brake disc at 68 degrees c.
The offside disc was a toasty 312 degrees c.
So, discs and pads on order. Seems a seized caliper and warped disc has been causing me some issues. Question now is, do I bite the bullet and get a new caliper or can the old one be unstuck and made workable
Hmmm, if it sticks and causes a fire?
I would replace it for a rebuilt or new. That's my penny
RangeRoller dt
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You could get a 2nd hand one, new OE are silly money. Heard Britpart ones work okay but have a square edge to them so be careful with balancing weights on the wheels. Should be fine with standard wheels/tyres.
Datatek
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On a P38 I would replace the calliper, they are as cheap as chips, expensive on the newer stuff though. Are you sure it's not just the slider pins seized?
Plus 1 on slider pins.
You can refurbish the caliper pistons if not too corroded.
RangeRoller dt
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Hardest part is bleeding system after. Is a dirty job though but very rewarding
There are videos on YouTube. Nothing special about it. Getting the pistons out can sometimes be fun. Think some do that part in situ.
Workable and reliably so ?
Maybe, when were they last serviced ?
Is the disc pooped also ?
I've done a bit of work over the weekend. Used the recommended electrical contact cleaner on the steering column. So far all seems well.
New caliper, caliper carrier, discs and pads, changed the brake fluid.
Went out for a lengthy test drive and for a brief moment, all is right in the world.
Thank you all for your help and advice, it has been invaluable. And saved me a lot of money.
New caliper, caliper carrier, discs and pads, changed the brake fluid.
Went out for a lengthy test drive and for a brief moment, all is right in the world.
Thank you all for your help and advice, it has been invaluable. And saved me a lot of money.
