Sandy-m2 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Ok folks so my car failed its MOT today and I need to refurb a caliper, went to Mr T and ordered the kit but I was wondering if anyone can do a how too. Theres lots of chat about it on here solving the problem but no one has actually mentioned how to do it.... is it so simple that i dont need told or is there good instuctions with the refurb kit? Any help, as always, is much appreciated Thanks Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markylee Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 herehttp://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=107717 you go............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 thanks dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 that is a good guide, but how do you get the pistons out? just pump the pedal until they fall out? doesn't seem right to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmcork Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 When I did mine I had the whole caliper off the car, then used compressed air to get the pistons out. They will both ( j-spec front ) slide out 95% of the way, then one will let go and come out like a bullit:d.( Be very carefull of the fingers here, or in my case the two dogs sleeping within the firing range:taped:). You then need to pull the other one out using some sort of pliers. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks Colm, will see if i can find a compresser.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Ok so i cant get a compressor, is this something i should leave to a garage then? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Ok so i cant get a compressor, is this something i should leave to a garage then? If you're not confident of doing it yourself then don't. You don't normally get any instuctions with a refurb kit. You'll need to inspect the pistons/bores too and the sliders if you have the smaller brakes. I had to replaces 2 pistons on mine as they were pitted. I used a compressor to push out the pistons, use a small block of wood to prevent them shooting out and causing some damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 You can just pump them out using the brake pedal. As has been said make sure you have something / someone to hand to catch them so they don't fire out on to your driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Thanks Merckx, I have friends that are mechanics so if it goes wrong i can call them lol. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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