mr glee

Active Member

• Apr 21, 2017

• #1

Was about to change front pads but pistons are badly corroded if i push them back in will it damage the seal.oh and land rover never heard of a dust boot?.

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Apr 21, 2017

• #2

mr glee said:

Was about to change front pads but pistons are badly corroded if i push them bad in will it damage the seal.oh and land rover never heard of a dust boot?.

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chances are they will be ok ,but id think about buying some new calipers very soon

 

mr glee

Active Member

• Apr 21, 2017

• #3

The caliper body's are very good any problem with repair kits can do both sides for £30

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Apr 21, 2017

• #4

mr glee said:

The caliper body's are very good any problem with repair kits can do both sides for £30

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no reason not to other than new are not dear now ,outer seal can be very tricky

 

mr glee

Active Member

• Apr 21, 2017

• #5

Ok i see what you mean £85 the pair and alot less work thanks james

 

Flossie

Well-Known Member

• Apr 22, 2017

• #6

I split the callipers and fit stainless steel pistons and new seals.
Easy enough to do if you are competent.

 

Disco1BFG

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Full Member

• Apr 22, 2017

• #7

Flossie said:

I split the callipers and fit stainless steel pistons and new seals.
Easy enough to do if you are competent.

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As did I, on both our D1's - stainless steel pistons should last, literally, for ever . new calipers will not . Clearly, it is your money - but £50 is worth saving for something else IMHO - and you'll learn something in the process too