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Brakes Replaced
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:30 am
by c_doughty1
Ok I replaced the brakes all round yesterday with the help and use of my mate pauls drive, to find that 3 of the 4 pistons that apply pressure to the brakes on the calipers had totally seized on, I mean I knew that braking had turned to jobby but 3 out of 4 seized really surprised me. Fortunately for me and unfortunately for Paul he wrote his jdm 4th gen off last month and he kindly donated his calipers to my car.
Saved some money
The old calipers took ducking ages to get off what a nightmare.
Anyway all good now and my stops B-)
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:01 am
by rob quilter
Awesome!
Seizing calipers is very common on Preludes, you need to make sure you take them off and give them some love at least once a year.
Re: Brakes Replaced
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:24 am
by c_doughty1
Ok, how do you get lubricant into the little rubber covers that go over the pistons that are on the calipers?
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:18 am
by Turbomick1985
I had the same problem mate, I took it to a garage and got robbed but at least I can trust the brakes now, I seen repair kits for them I'd imagine u replace the little rubber ring
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:28 am
by vanzep
c_doughty1 wrote:Ok, how do you get lubricant into the little rubber covers that go over the pistons that are on the calipers?
youd have to pop the piston out to grease the seal ring and boot
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:49 am
by wurlycorner
The calipers aren't known for seizing, it's the pad carriers that are known for seizing and need annual maintenance.
If you've had 3 caliper pistons seize, do a brake fluid change quick - it's either contaminated with dirt, or has absorbed lots of water.
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:12 pm
by Confused
Would be well worth giving your old calipers a refurb, it's quite likely the ones you've put on won't be that much better for too long!
Link with plenty of pictures
Re: Brakes Replaced
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:03 pm
by c_doughty1
wurlycorner wrote:The calipers aren't known for seizing, it's the pad carriers that are known for seizing and need annual maintenance.
If you've had 3 caliper pistons seize, do a brake fluid change quick - it's either contaminated with dirt, or has absorbed lots of water.
It's ok I changed the fluid yesterday too
Re: Brakes Replaced
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:06 pm
by c_doughty1
vanzep wrote:c_doughty1 wrote:Ok, how do you get lubricant into the little rubber covers that go over the pistons that are on the calipers?
youd have to pop the piston out to grease the seal ring and boot
Is it easy enough to get in to it?
Re: Brakes Replaced
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:15 am
by c_doughty1
Confused wrote:Would be well worth giving your old calipers a refurb, it's quite likely the ones you've put on won't be that much better for too long!
Link with plenty of pictures
Won't removing the rubber boot that covers the brake caliper slide pin cause any problems? It's inside that I want to lubricate.