Title: Front calipers
Post by: n7ckster on February 23, 2004, 04:08:41 PM
Post by: n7ckster on February 23, 2004, 04:08:41 PM
Hi peoples,
I\'ve just purchased a braided brake line kit for my FD and i thought whilst i was changing everything in that area, that it would be a good opertunity to paint my front calipers.
My question is, are they pretty straight forward to remove or are they a pain? Is there a \'how to\' thread lurking somewhere that could tell me how to do it?
Cheers
Nick
I\'ve just purchased a braided brake line kit for my FD and i thought whilst i was changing everything in that area, that it would be a good opertunity to paint my front calipers.
My question is, are they pretty straight forward to remove or are they a pain? Is there a \'how to\' thread lurking somewhere that could tell me how to do it?
Cheers
Nick
Title: Front calipers
Post by: Fish on February 23, 2004, 05:06:30 PM
Post by: Fish on February 23, 2004, 05:06:30 PM
They are easy to remove, just two bolts.
When cleaning the calipers, make sure all/most of the old paint is removed otherwise the new paint will not stay there for long.
Fish
When cleaning the calipers, make sure all/most of the old paint is removed otherwise the new paint will not stay there for long.
Fish
Title: Front calipers
Post by: scooby_si on February 23, 2004, 06:17:40 PM
Post by: scooby_si on February 23, 2004, 06:17:40 PM
a nice wire brush attachment on a drill did a good job of removing paint on me old scooby 4 pots before painting if that helps, & remember you need heat resistant paint
, but that\'s about as far as my expertese stretches :god lol
Si
, but that\'s about as far as my expertese stretches :god lolSi
Title: Front calipers
Post by: n7ckster on February 23, 2004, 10:18:27 PM
Post by: n7ckster on February 23, 2004, 10:18:27 PM
Thanx guys.
In respect of fitting the braided brake lines, is it best to drain the system of the old fluid b4 i fit the braided hoses??
:confused:
Cheers
Nick
In respect of fitting the braided brake lines, is it best to drain the system of the old fluid b4 i fit the braided hoses??
:confused:
Cheers
Nick
Title: Front calipers
Post by: scooby_si on February 23, 2004, 10:46:36 PM
Post by: scooby_si on February 23, 2004, 10:46:36 PM
erm i presume it wood get very messy if you didnt but you may wana wait for an expert to confirm that....;)
Si
Si
Title: Front calipers
Post by: Fish on February 24, 2004, 06:54:53 AM
Post by: Fish on February 24, 2004, 06:54:53 AM
If you drain out the old fluid you will have loads of fun re-bleeding the the system. ;)
Fish
Fish
Title: Front calipers
Post by: n7ckster on February 24, 2004, 05:11:45 PM
Post by: n7ckster on February 24, 2004, 05:11:45 PM
Is bleeding the system through tricky with the rx? I\'ve bled through brake systems on my previous cars. Is there anything different you have to do with the FD system or is it just time consuming?
Cheers
Cheers
Title: Front calipers
Post by: Fish on February 24, 2004, 07:10:45 PM
Post by: Fish on February 24, 2004, 07:10:45 PM
You should never allow air to get back up into the system. Getting it out is a major pain.
Bleeding is the same as any other car, start at the furthest point and work to the nearest.
Fish
Bleeding is the same as any other car, start at the furthest point and work to the nearest.
Fish