retneprac

Well-Known Member

• May 2, 2019

• #1

How the frig do you get those metal dirt seals back in if they pop out of the caliper.
An hour later I still couldn't get the dam thing back in.
Now out of shape and a bit foobared! Bugger.

 

dag019

Well-Known Member

• May 3, 2019

• #2

When I did mine I split the caliper so have never done it on a built up caliper but I can give you some tips that I found from when I did the job:

• Only use OEM/genuine ones, and with a file carefully put a small chamfer on the outer edge to help it seat rather than bend.
• Buy multiple sets as you will always bend a couple trying to replace them!
• Thoroughly clean the seat in the caliper, a little dirt or rust will cause it to bend
• When the caliper is split the radius washer is the perfect size to use as drift.
• If using the radius arm washer so not gently tap it it will always bend, to reduce the chance of bending a hard sharp clout with the hammer seats it nearly every time (if it doesn't you will need a new ring hence ordering plenty!)

 

retneprac

Well-Known Member

• May 3, 2019

• #3

Anyone able to advise on the correct part numbers?
2004 TD5 110.
Rear Lockheed calipers piston and seal set.
Brake disc options. Not Britpart.

Just spoke to a sales person at the biggest online retailer who said there replacements aren't as good as the originals! FFS! why sell them!
I also asked for brake discs, not Britpart, Mintex or Lockheed only, gave me the BP code numbers, DER!

Thanks in advance.

 

Scooby22

Well-Known Member

• May 3, 2019

• #4

Look at this youtube video.

 

retneprac

Well-Known Member

• May 3, 2019

• #5

Great Vid, might just bite the bullet and fit new ones. Keep the old in reserve and fit new parts one day.

 

Rougharse Racing

Well-Known Member

• May 4, 2019

• #6

I find that a large G-clamp is handy for compressing things when working on brake calipers.

 

retneprac

Well-Known Member

• May 5, 2019

• #7

Did try the G cramp thing, didn’t work as the seal was too distorted by then.