Brake Upgrade Cont.

Thanks to you chaps who kindly responded to my brake upgrade post. Every
little bit helps, it's great to hear your point of views and the information
helps to reassure me that I'm going in the right direction...

Anyway, I'm planning on upgrading the brakes mainly because it looks like I
could get the cheapest disks and pads for about 30-40 quid and the most
expensive set for about 100, which aint much difference for a bit more bite.

So, tonight's questions are:

1. The bolts holding the caliper on to the hub are kind of star shaped jobs.
What's the technical name for them and does anybody know what size I'd need?

2. The chrome on the caliper pistons is coming off with corrosion underneath
on some of the pistons on the one side that I've taken the pads out of. I'm
going to need new pistons. I've noticed a vented disc upgrade where you seem
to split the calipers and put a spacer in between. Is this straightforward?
If I'm goung this far, would it be worth going vented?

Thanks in advance,
David
1988 90 HT 2.5 Petrol (Later type brake calipers)

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> 1. The bolts holding the caliper on to the hub are kind of star shaped
jobs.
> What's the technical name for them and does anybody know what size I'd
need?
>

I'd hazard a guess that they are TORX bolts

"Hirsty's" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> :
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>> 1. The bolts holding the caliper on to the hub are kind of star shaped
> jobs.
>> What's the technical name for them and does anybody know what size I'd
> need?
>>
>
> I'd hazard a guess that they are TORX bolts

if they are the same bolts as used on defenders and disco's, then they are
nothing fancy, just bi-hex. 1/2" bi-hex af socket is the right fit.
Badger.

In message <[email protected]>
"Hirsty's" <[email protected]> wrote:

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> :
> >
> > 1. The bolts holding the caliper on to the hub are kind of star shaped
> jobs.
> > What's the technical name for them and does anybody know what size I'd
> need?
> >
>
> I'd hazard a guess that they are TORX bolts
>
>

Arrrrgghhhhhhhhhhh!!!! They are NOT torx bolts - they are just bog
standard "multipoint" ones and only require a normal multipoint
socket. Exactly which size they are depends on the age of the vehicle.

If only there was an FAQ for this group, this question would be No.1,
underlined and in bold!

Richard
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David wrote:

> 1. The bolts holding the caliper on to the hub are kind of star shaped jobs.
> What's the technical name for them and does anybody know what size I'd need?

Badger and Richard already answered this one, most likely 1/2" bi hex,
make sure whatever you use FITS TIGHTLY and is FULLY ON because if you
mess these heads up you have big problems removing things. They are on
fairly tight as well and will probably require a breaker bar rather
than a ratchet. Use locktite when refitting. If not it very good
conditition buy new ones.

> 2. The chrome on the caliper pistons is coming off with corrosion underneath
> on some of the pistons on the one side that I've taken the pads out of. I'm
> going to need new pistons. I've noticed a vented disc upgrade where you seem
> to split the calipers and put a spacer in between. Is this straightforward?
> If I'm goung this far, would it be worth going vented?

Before you think about going vented let me point out that you're
possibly going to need new hoses, brackets, nuts, pipes etc if you
start removing calipers because some of these parts may be seized. It
will add up quickly and you'll end up with a mostly new brake system.
Regarding vented, personally wouldn't bother, your brakes when restored
to factory standard will be excellent and your braking problem will be
lack of grip rather than inability to slow the wheels. You'll probably
split the calipers anyway if you change the pistons so I wouldn't worry
too much about that.

Regards

William MacLeod

Badger wrote:
> "Hirsty's" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
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>>:
>>
>>>1. The bolts holding the caliper on to the hub are kind of star shaped
>>
>>jobs.
>>
>>>What's the technical name for them and does anybody know what size I'd
>>
>>need?
>>
>>I'd hazard a guess that they are TORX bolts
>
>
> if they are the same bolts as used on defenders and disco's, then they are
> nothing fancy, just bi-hex. 1/2" bi-hex af socket is the right fit.
> Badger.

Just be careful not to use a loose-fitting socket even if it is the
'right' size. Use one that is a good snug fit - even snug to the point
of having to be tapped on with a hammer.

These bolts do corrode and if you damage their heads before they have
been loosened you will have a problem on your hands.

If planning to complete the job the same day it may be a good idea to
have spare bolts to hand for replacements.

On or around Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:10:46 +0000 (UTC), "Badger"
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

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>"Hirsty's" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
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>> :
>>>
>>> 1. The bolts holding the caliper on to the hub are kind of star shaped
>> jobs.
>>> What's the technical name for them and does anybody know what size I'd
>> need?
>>>
>>
>> I'd hazard a guess that they are TORX bolts
>
>if they are the same bolts as used on defenders and disco's, then they are
>nothing fancy, just bi-hex. 1/2" bi-hex af socket is the right fit.

IRTA tight fit - which is true, since they're 13mm. But a 1/2" will hammer
on nicely and makes sure it's not slack.
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> "Hirsty's" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
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>>>
>>>
>>> 1. The bolts holding the caliper on to the hub are kind of star
>>> shaped jobs. What's the technical name for them and does anybody
>>> know what size I'd need?
>>
>> I'd hazard a guess that they are TORX bolts
>
> if they are the same bolts as used on defenders and disco's, then
> they are nothing fancy, just bi-hex. 1/2" bi-hex af socket is the
> right fit. Badger.

They are, and it is.

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