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rear brake re-fix
Gone through a set of pads and a disc on driver's side in a few thousand miles, so suspect the calliper is sticking. Is it simpler/easier/quicker to replace the calliper wholesale, or to attempt to repair it with a seal kit etc? Not done one before..... (did the brakes last time, which was fine thanks to Bodsey's bible
11th Jul 2018 4:29 pm
rrhool
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I looked at new calipers on AF recently, they are only about £60. It's not worth the faff, just put new ones on.Richard
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11th Jul 2018 4:46 pm
kajtzu
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Unless you really know what you’re doing I wouldn’t mess with a seal kit - you might also need new pistons, too.... Usually when the seals fail water enters the interior and it’ll end up eventually rusting in there. I would also advocate getting a brand new caliper from somewhere.
11th Jul 2018 5:00 pm
xcentric
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AF say it may just be the sliders - how does one diagnose whether the calliper has failed or not?
11th Jul 2018 5:03 pm
Disco_Mikey
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by hand? I can wind it back in with the calliper tool, so I assume you mean with finger pressure?
11th Jul 2018 5:16 pm
rrhool
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unlikely to be able to push pistons back by had, unless you've got Gorilla Grip!
I usually use a G Clamp, should take mild pressure from the clamp to move them.Richard
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11th Jul 2018 6:24 pm
Browny90
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They will mean the caliper sliders, not the pistons..
Its where the 8mm bolts bolt into, (where you need the 13mm Spanner and skinny 17mm Spanner) there is a rubber boot over the slider. you should be able to slide them in and out by hand..
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Mine were sticking, it turned out they were basically dirty, gave a good clean and a smear of grease and all OK. As stated, only needed a couple of spanners.
12th Jul 2018 1:01 pm
Sydney
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If you haven't stripped them before then just buy some new calipers as the dust seals can be a real pain in the hoop...De-Tango
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12th Jul 2018 6:48 pm
Bardley
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As Browny says.. check the slide pins first.
Just undo the bolts and see if the pins will move freely.
That's the cheaper option before you layout for new calipers, and is a more likely cause.2011 MY D4 HSE
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21st Jul 2018 2:20 pm
ItSmee
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I would check the slider pins first especially if the brake pad wear is uneven between the inboard and outboard pad. If you fit new calipers to sticky sliders you will still have the same problem. You can check the slider operation by removing the cliper and check for ease of movement on the sliders (should move with very light finger pressure). Do not overextend the sliders as this will pop the pin boots off which can allow grit into the pins.
Landrover sell new slider pin kits which contain new pins, grease and pin boots (one kit per wheel required). It is best to remove the calliper carrier when changing the sliders. This makes it a simple bench fitment and also helps to ensure that the holes the pins go into are totally clear of debris and old grease before fitment.
31st Jul 2018 5:29 am
xcentric
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Just to complete the thread - redid the disk and pads, with new calliper. Seal on end had gone at least, and sliders were sticky. Redone with more copper grease this time, in half the duration of the time before. Dodgy connection Fiona in brake wear sensor meant I shorted them out. All is good, even after 2 weeks in Pyrenees.
23rd Aug 2018 8:45 pm
galwaygreen
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for something that weighs 2 7 ton you need good brakes..new caliper over repair every time
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