Brake caliper problem.

rollin danny · May 10, 2011

Ive just recieved my new brake calipers from Paddocks for my 94 tdi. The L/H caliper looks ok but the R/H calipers thread where the brake pipe connects looks very poor like it didn,t cut properly . Should I send it back or is there a simple solution ?

Vagrent · May 10, 2011

It might just be some turd in the tread, see if it will pick out, simply if not fek it off back to em and moan..a lot

Post a pic

Mr Noisy · May 10, 2011

pics would be helpful

either try to fit it and see what happens, better still try to retap it to clean up the threads, or if youre not arsed just call them and ask to exchange.

id try it forst just to see if it will go in, or maybe call them and ask if its ok to try it in case you cant exchange.

as above, pics!

Vagrent · May 10, 2011

When I say turd I mean some of the metal left in there. Pic

jamesmartin · May 10, 2011

try it loosely not with spanner would you take it back if it looked like you had cross threaded it ,something very common with brake fittings

angeloc · May 10, 2011

I wouldn't try to fix it unless you are confident and have the correct tap. Of you bodge it they will say you did it.

rollin danny · May 10, 2011

Thanks guys , I will ring them tommorow . Dont wont to take a chance with brakes. Ive bought new discs and calipers for rear axle. Is it a straight forward job to replace them ? Ive got my haynes book and with a bit of help from Landyzone I thought I might have a go myself. Any tips ? Do I need the torque wrench ?

angeloc · May 10, 2011

rollin danny said:
Thanks guys , I will ring them tommorow . Dont wont to take a chance with brakes. Ive bought new discs and calipers for rear axle. Is it a straight forward job to replace them ? Ive got my haynes book and with a bit of help from Landyzone I thought I might have a go myself. Any tips ? Do I need the torque wrench ?

It is a straightforward job as long as you approach it methodically and most importantly cleanly. Make sure you have enough brake fluid and don't get it all over the pads and discs etc. Get a manual and follow it.

Regards torque wrench - depends on your spannering and feel for appropriate tightness - under tighten and it loosens over tighten and it snaps. If you intend doing lots of stuff buy an inexpensive one and build up your tools - rent when you don't want to buy or buy and resell on eBay!

rollin danny · May 10, 2011

angeloc said:
It is a straightforward job as long as you approach it methodically and most importantly cleanly. Make sure you have enough brake fluid and don't get it all over the pads and discs etc. Get a manual and follow it.

Regards torque wrench - depends on your spannering and feel for appropriate tightness - under tighten and it loosens over tighten and it snaps. If you intend doing lots of stuff buy an inexpensive one and build up your tools - rent when you don't want to buy or buy and resell on eBay!

Cheers Angeloc, Ive got a torque wrench, just not worked out how to use it yet ! :doh:

Dippypud · May 10, 2011

Here you go Dan...

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgwwOJ0B964"]YouTube - How to use a torque wrench[/nomedia]

Good Luck with the brakes, don't forget keep it clean.

jamesmartin · May 10, 2011

ive nothing against torque wrenches but as you use it learn how bolt feels when tightened

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