RB-GTE Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) So I rented a Eastwood Fender Roller to flare my front fenders, so my new wheel setup doesn't rub at the front. As I started doing it I noticed that the rolling machine hits the caliper. I am only able to do the front end not the whole fender. So it looks like the only way to use this machine I need to remove the front calipers. Any instructions on how to remove the TT calipers? Couldn't find anything. I have no experience with it but I would imagine it should be pretty straight forward. The rotor and everything else needs to stay on. cheers Edited October 7, 2012 by RB-GTE (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 To remove the caliper its as simple as 2 bolts, but ask yourself, with no experience do you think fiddling with brakes is a wise idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK1 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Agree with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Its simple enough to do but if you have no idea what your doing then as said you should really leave well alone or get a mate that does to pop round and show you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 As above. Brakes aren't something to mess around with unless you know what you're doing. My advice would be to get a mobile guy out to pop them off and back on for you if you intend on rolling the arches yourself. Mighy cost a call out fee and/or an hours labour, but at least you know you ain't gonna crash and die at the end of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) Here is the brake system for you to refer too but if in doubt get help When you remove the caliper do not let it dangle on the brake hose, tie it up out of the way using cable ties, you wont need to undo the brake hose thus no need for bleeding the brakes when you finish. Also don't let anyone press the brake pedal for obvious reasons while the calipers are off the discs !!BR.pdf Edited October 7, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 undo the 2 big 17mm bolts at the back of the caliper. slide it off cabble tie it up so you dont have it dangling around on the brake line. while off gently bush back the pistons a little bit. slide it backinto place tighten the bolts the a a soft shade oh knuckle white pump pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 cant you turn the front wheels so there out of the way ????//// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB-GTE Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Got one of them off no problem. for the 2nd front I did, it wouldn't slide off the rotor. Actually when I undid the two bolts the rotor was also loose. I had to remove the whole caliper/rotor. The caliper for some reason wouln't budge or get off the rotor. Why is this, what's stopping it? I'll be getting some new slotted rotors, new brake pads, and painting the calipers soon. So wanted to know before hand thanks Edited October 8, 2012 by RB-GTE (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) You have to ease the pads apart before you unbolt the caliper, if they pads wont push back away from the disc then the caliper needs a closer inspection. Remove the pads and look at the condition of the outer seals that fit round the pistons, if you have original calipers or calipers that are 15 + years old then i strongly recommend they are stripped and rebuilt Which calipers do you have, 4 piston or 2 piston ? Edited October 8, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Got one of them off no problem. for the 2nd front I did, it wouldn't slide off the rotor. Actually when I undid the two bolts the rotor was also loose. I had to remove the whole caliper/rotor. The caliper for some reason wouln't budge or get off the rotor. Why is this, what's stopping it? I'll be getting some new slotted rotors, new brake pads, and painting the calipers soon. So wanted to know before hand thanks If the disk has a lip on the outer edge, it'll stop the pads getting past it, so as Dunk said, prise the pads apart first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 http://www.turbosupras.com/pages/en/pages/specifications/JZA80/a80tsrm.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB-GTE Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 You have to ease the pads apart before you unbolt the caliper, if they pads wont push back away from the disc then the caliper needs a closer inspection. Remove the pads and look at the condition of the outer seals that fit round the pistons, if you have original calipers or calipers that are 15 + years old then i strongly recommend they are stripped and rebuilt Which calipers do you have, 4 piston or 2 piston ? The Big TT brakes 4/2 piston combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 cant you turn the front wheels so there out of the way ????//// The wheels need to be straight as the arch roller bolts to the hub. Turning the wheel will make no difference other than to make rolling the arch very, very difficult, if not impossible. Good lateral thinking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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