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Post by busaddict on Apr 29, 2016 3:18:16 GMT -8
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Post by Wongai on Apr 29, 2016 6:56:50 GMT -8
That certainly looks a lot better. Very nice!
Well done sir!
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Post by Volktales on Apr 29, 2016 7:21:52 GMT -8
Looking good!
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Post by busaddict on Apr 29, 2016 9:54:06 GMT -8
Thanks guys, now on to the front discs!  |
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Post by mitchy965 on Apr 29, 2016 9:59:38 GMT -8
use heat...  |
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Post by PICTUP on Apr 29, 2016 16:50:10 GMT -8
Nice job Tom. Soon you will be able to attend one of our meetings after a test cruise over the Malahat  |
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Post by busaddict on Apr 29, 2016 18:59:13 GMT -8
Nice job Tom. Soon you will be able to attend one of our meetings after a test cruise over the Malahat Yes! Won't that be fun |
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Post by busaddict on May 11, 2016 12:28:07 GMT -8
So...now that the rear brakes are done I'm about to replace the front calipers. Are there any special tools I need to install a set of NEW calipers? I don't want to get the thing apart and find I have to tow it to a garage because I don't have a particular tool. My discs are fine but will need to be buffed up after sitting.
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Post by stude on May 11, 2016 16:01:57 GMT -8
I have been told the new thing for freeing thing up is water but did not see this update till now I would suggest you spray that under carriage with rustcheck I know this has noting to do with calipers.
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Post by CrazyBrit on May 11, 2016 16:31:25 GMT -8
I use a g-clamp to pull the pistons back into the caliper. I don't know Bay brakes, but I'm guessing you'll need one, or something similar.
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Post by tony on May 11, 2016 16:49:26 GMT -8
When you compress your caliper make sure your brake fluid reservoir isn't too full or you might find brake fluid in places you don't want it like on paint , upholstery , carpet or in your mouth.....yummy  |
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Post by PICTUP on May 11, 2016 17:06:01 GMT -8
When you compress your caliper make sure your brake fluid reservoir isn't too full or you might find brake fluid in places you don't want it like on paint , upholstery , carpet or in your mouth.....yummy Spoken from a recent experience?? Sound advice though! I usually put a rag around the reservoir just in case I lose focus  It's a good idea to have a spray bottle of water on hand when doing brakes… being that water dilutes said brake fluid. All knowledge gleaned from people who really know what they are doing |
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Post by busaddict on May 11, 2016 17:49:44 GMT -8
In that case I imagine the only real issue with a new (out of the box) set of calipers would be compressing the pistons.
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Post by tony on May 11, 2016 18:16:44 GMT -8
Generally true but if they are aftermarket units sometimes your old worn set might be better!!
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Post by Volktales on May 11, 2016 18:32:35 GMT -8
New calipers will already have the pistons fully seated so you should not need to compress anything in theory. If they are rebuilt calipers then be very careful... I needed calipers for my '72 a few years back. The "rebuilt" replacements arrived with two different sized pistons! It had been pieced together from different years and each half was from a different caliper! The second caliper looked alright but leaked like crazy when installed. It turned out to be a cracked housing! My original calipers featured three pistons that were too corroded to reuse, but I was able to swipe the decent pistons from the replacement crap calipers which were later sent back. At least it kind of worked out for me in the end... Seriously, if you are installing rebuilt calipers, inspect them VERY carefully before installation. The pistons should also be "clocked" correctly for the shims to engage the right way. The Bentley manual does show this. The rebuilders seldom get this done the right way. Out of curiosity what is wrong with your old calipers. Unless the pistons are pitted, they can usually be saved...
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