Fitting brake calipers

[smiffy]

Is it an easy job????
Any specialist tools required???

Bearing in mind i only have the abality to change bulbs

[BUSHWHACKER]

Just a 14mm socket, if I remember, two bolts and the brake hose.

[Albannach]

Bearing in mind i only have the abality to change bulbs

It's dead easy if you know what you're doing. But i'd never advise anyone with basic mechanical abilities to work on their brakes, you could end up very easy dead... (see what I did there? )

[RodLeach]

When i removed mine to fit new pads + discs etc i dont think there was anything too bad.

My uncle made me use a 'hydolic spanner' or something, which turned out to be almost a ring spanner with a section missing, purly so you cant grind the edge of the nut off!

The hardest part about fitting new calipers will be paying for the new caliper!

[smiffy]

You make it sound easy guys. I've still to get my braided hoses on as well. Not sure if should do it myself or not now

The guy that usually does my stuff aint doing anything till after new year so don't know if i can wait that long. Do i put my life in my own hands??????

Got the calipers 65 quids. From a breakers and the pads are pretty new on them.
Take it you need to top up brake fluid as well once done?????

[BUSHWHACKER]

You make it sound easy guys. I've still to get my braided hoses on as well. Not sure if should do it myself or not now

The guy that usually does my stuff aint doing anything till after new year so don't know if i can wait that long. Do i put my life in my own hands??????

Got the calipers 65 quids. From a breakers and the pads are pretty new on them.
Take it you need to top up brake fluid as well once done?????

If you're replacing the hoses, then you'll definately need to bleed the brakes then!

[smiffy]

If you're replacing the hoses, then you'll definately need to bleed the brakes then!

Is there a technique to it Vince??
Or should i just rip everythin off and phone my mate and say i cant put it back together again??????

[TonyN]

Got the calipers 65 quids. From a breakers and the pads are pretty new on them.

ugg, from a 'professional' point of view, at least put new set off pads in, used brake parts are a dodgy way of saving money.

I understand why mate, just makes me feel Espeically on a lifted truck with bigger tyres = much higher brake stresses than the brakes where designed for.

[smiffy]

ugg, from a 'professional' point of view, at least put new set off pads in, used brake parts are a dodgy way of saving money.

I understand why mate, just makes me feel Espeically on a lifted truck with bigger tyres = much higher brake stresses than the brakes where designed for.

I've got a set of genuine pads that i'd bought before i knew my calipers were knackered so they can go on. Just need to work out how to do it all

[BUSHWHACKER]

Have you got a Surf manual for reference? Any car manual will help really, with anything to do with front brakes and system bleeding.

[The Lang-Shankit Scunner]

You can drive her up here and ill do em for you, I used to work on cars for a living, although the surf has at times stumped me, mainly to do with 4wd, brakes are a basic set-up, (ive looked) Ive got all the tools.

Let me know buddy

[smiffy]

Not got any manuals!!!!!! Got a 14mm socket though

Found this though Brake thingy

Can i change the pads in the caliper while it off the vehicle????????

[The Lang-Shankit Scunner]

Not got any manuals!!!!!! Got a 14mm socket though

Found this though Brake thingy

Can i change the pads in the caliper while it off the vehicle????????

It would be better to.

[smiffy]

Well i'm gonna give it a try tmrw. So its been nice knowing you all. If you see me,dont pull out in front of me............................ .............

[yoshie]

Smiffy wait till new year and come over and I will do them