Smoking caliper???? :/

[pvr]

Pvr if your handy swapping a caliper/discs/pads is a pretty easy job. I'm still a bit miffed I'm paying someone to do mine. Just don't have the time

Yes, I do that as well. But refurbing is another step though.

 

[simonlpearce]

Refurbing isn't all that difficult. Just need to remove the pads and disc then get someone to gently press the brake pedal until the piston pops out. Keep a bucket and some rags handy to catch any fluid as it will drain the system. Once the piston is out you can clamp the hose to prevent further fluid loss and excessive air getting into the system as you don't particularly want to be having to bleed ABS systems as they can be a pain.

With the piston out you just have to give it a light clean with emery cloth, or replace it if its too far gone, then change the seal inside the caliper for a new one. To re-assemble pop the piston back in then get a G-Clamp and push it back in.

You could go as far as replacing the guide pins and fitting fresh bleed nipples etc if you wanted, makes sense since they are cheap. You could even have the caliper powdercoated whilst you have it off, or take a wire wheel/brush to it and give it a paint yourself.

Repeat for other side then re-bleed the system with an Eezibleed and some fresh fluid.

 

[JINGLE]

Refurbing isn't all that difficult. Just need to remove the pads and disc then get someone to gently press the brake pedal until the piston pops out. Keep a bucket and some rags handy to catch any fluid as it will drain the system. Once the piston is out you can clamp the hose to prevent further fluid loss and excessive air getting into the system as you don't particularly want to be having to bleed ABS systems as they can be a pain.

With the piston out you just have to give it a light clean with emery cloth, or replace it if its too far gone, then change the seal inside the caliper for a new one. To re-assemble pop the piston back in then get a G-Clamp and push it back in.

You could go as far as replacing the guide pins and fitting fresh bleed nipples etc if you wanted, makes sense since they are cheap. You could even have the caliper powdercoated whilst you have it off, or take a wire wheel/brush to it and give it a paint yourself.

Repeat for other side then re-bleed the system with an Eezibleed and some fresh fluid.

ive got JE old red calipers/discs etc on there way so will just do a complete swap, however im defo going to give my old 1`s a refurbish as u described above, worst case scenario i can take my time and give them a damn good clean/wire brush and a decent couple of coats of paint, plus replace the seals while there off the car as im in no rush and then i can either keep the full set as spare or possibly sell on to somebody else providing im happy that what i have done is safe

 

[Nictrix]

Refurbing isn't all that difficult. Just need to remove the pads and disc then get someone to gently press the brake pedal until the piston pops out. Keep a bucket and some rags handy to catch any fluid as it will drain the system. Once the piston is out you can clamp the hose to prevent further fluid loss and excessive air getting into the system as you don't particularly want to be having to bleed ABS systems as they can be a pain.

With the piston out you just have to give it a light clean with emery cloth, or replace it if its too far gone, then change the seal inside the caliper for a new one. To re-assemble pop the piston back in then get a G-Clamp and push it back in.

You could go as far as replacing the guide pins and fitting fresh bleed nipples etc if you wanted, makes sense since they are cheap. You could even have the caliper powdercoated whilst you have it off, or take a wire wheel/brush to it and give it a paint yourself.

Repeat for other side then re-bleed the system with an Eezibleed and some fresh fluid.

When the seals are out clean the groove where the seal sits as this will be the cause of the piston sticking in the caliper in the first place.
Corrosion builds up in the groove behind the seal and pushes the seal tighter onto the piston which causes it to stick, drag or seize completely.
Once the groove is cleaned put a smear of red rubber grease in the groove before putting the seal back in, it will help to stop more corrosion.

 

[simonlpearce]

Refurbing isn't all that difficult. Just need to remove the pads and disc then get someone to gently press the brake pedal until the piston pops out. Keep a bucket and some rags handy to catch any fluid as it will drain the system. Once the piston is out you can clamp the hose to prevent further fluid loss and excessive air getting into the system as you don't particularly want to be having to bleed ABS systems as they can be a pain.

With the piston out you just have to give it a light clean with emery cloth, or replace it if its too far gone, then change the seal inside the caliper for a new one. To re-assemble pop the piston back in then get a G-Clamp and push it back in.

You could go as far as replacing the guide pins and fitting fresh bleed nipples etc if you wanted, makes sense since they are cheap. You could even have the caliper powdercoated whilst you have it off, or take a wire wheel/brush to it and give it a paint yourself.

Repeat for other side then re-bleed the system with an Eezibleed and some fresh fluid.

When the seals are out clean the groove where the seal sits as this will be the cause of the piston sticking in the caliper in the first place.
Corrosion builds up in the groove behind the seal and pushes the seal tighter onto the piston which causes it to stick, drag or seize completely.
Once the groove is cleaned put a smear of red rubber grease in the groove before putting the seal back in, it will help to stop more corrosion.

Yep forgot to add that

If you have access to an air compressor you can do them off the car, makes life a lot easier, just use the air to pop out the piston. Was a bit of a mission doing 4 pots though.

 

[JINGLE]

Refurbing isn't all that difficult. Just need to remove the pads and disc then get someone to gently press the brake pedal until the piston pops out. Keep a bucket and some rags handy to catch any fluid as it will drain the system. Once the piston is out you can clamp the hose to prevent further fluid loss and excessive air getting into the system as you don't particularly want to be having to bleed ABS systems as they can be a pain.

With the piston out you just have to give it a light clean with emery cloth, or replace it if its too far gone, then change the seal inside the caliper for a new one. To re-assemble pop the piston back in then get a G-Clamp and push it back in.

You could go as far as replacing the guide pins and fitting fresh bleed nipples etc if you wanted, makes sense since they are cheap. You could even have the caliper powdercoated whilst you have it off, or take a wire wheel/brush to it and give it a paint yourself.

Repeat for other side then re-bleed the system with an Eezibleed and some fresh fluid.

When the seals are out clean the groove where the seal sits as this will be the cause of the piston sticking in the caliper in the first place.
Corrosion builds up in the groove behind the seal and pushes the seal tighter onto the piston which causes it to stick, drag or seize completely.
Once the groove is cleaned put a smear of red rubber grease in the groove before putting the seal back in, it will help to stop more corrosion.

Yep forgot to add that

If you have access to an air compressor you can do them off the car, makes life a lot easier, just use the air to pop out the piston. Was a bit of a mission doing 4 pots though.

yea i saw a video online saying about using an air line to pop out the pistons. i can do all of this off the car as ill have the replacements off JE on my car to use from now on, but figured it would be a good way to understand the whole set up better if i take them apart and refurb them myself in no rush, plenty of online videos etc so im sure ill do a good job (and get them checked before i sell/reuse)

thanks for all the help guys

 

[DPG]

Thats cos at the time yours werent FUBAR
Spending my Saturday part referbing my old brakes for you. :?

Is that cos of all the rust from being sat on your drive for so long.