Front Caliper

The Bodyman · Jun 28, 2011

Hi. Got problems with the front brakes. O/s front is getting very hot to the point were its smoking. Reading some thread here about sticking pins etc. Not sure how much damage has happened to mine because I'v only had a few weeks now. Going to change the disc's and pads and thinking of replacing the O/s brake caliper. Will I need to replace the N/s ones as well ?

Cheers

Mrfulwell · Jun 28, 2011

You should change the guide pins first and see if that helps before replacing the caliper. The seals on them perish and allow water in which causes then to seize into the caliper. You can get replacement guide pin kits on flea bay and there simple to fit. If the pins are seized use loads of WD40 while holding the caliper in a vice and gently free the pins off, don't go to heavy handed as I have seen snapped ones before and there a bastard to get out. Better doing anything to do with the brakes in pairs for peace of mind so do both sides.

The Bodyman · Jun 28, 2011

Mrfulwell said:
You should change the guide pins first and see if that helps before replacing the caliper. The seals on them perish and allow water in which causes then to seize into the caliper. You can get replacement guide pin kits on flea bay and there simple to fit. If the pins are seized use loads of WD40 while holding the caliper in a vice and gently free the pins off, don't go to heavy handed as I have seen snapped ones before and there a bastard to get out. Better doing anything to do with the brakes in pairs for peace of mind so do both sides.

Thanks for the info. So, first guide pins, gaiters, pads and disc's ?

jamesmartin · Jun 28, 2011

when working on brakes allways do them in pairs front or back ,before getting parts see whats seized ,undo 2 x slide bolts and check to see if it slides,if both do there allright,check piston with g clamp etc if doesnt slide smoothly refit order new

Vertuas · Jun 29, 2011

I had one sticking, first time the garage boys cleaned it up and it was ok, second time it was the piston that was seised solid in the caliper. The only solution was a new caliper at around 120 notes!!! not cheap!

The Bodyman · Jun 29, 2011

Yes, not cheap are they. Managed to get one today for £54.00 + disc's at £13.00 each + a set of pads at £20.00 + guide pins at £10.00 set + brake fluid £2.52 + brake bleeding kit at £9.50 + a brake pipe clamp £7.40 + VAT + delivery. Plus, it needed taxing to.
Staying in this weekend

The Bodyman · Jun 30, 2011

OK. New o/s Caliper. New Disc's. New Pads. New guide pins. Overhauled the n/s Caliper.

Much better now.
Happy boy

bushwwacker · Jun 30, 2011

The Bodyman said:
Yes, not cheap are they. Managed to get one today for £54.00 + disc's at £13.00 each + a set of pads at £20.00 + guide pins at £10.00 set + brake fluid £2.52 + brake bleeding kit at £9.50 + a brake pipe clamp £7.40 + VAT + delivery. Plus, it needed taxing to.
Staying in this weekend

Where'd you get caliper for £54?

The Bodyman · Jun 30, 2011

bushwwacker said:
Where'd you get caliper for £54?

It came from Land Rover Parts, Accessories and Spares From Brookwells

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