fastphil666 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Hello everyone, my drivers front caliper has a habit of getting a bit sticky when not in use (all the time) im going to attempt to free it off but im pretty sure that will only be a temporary fix. Any good diy kits out there to rebuild them? Anyone done it with success? If all else fails, who do we pay to rebuild them? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 SRD is probably the first place I'd talk to about doing a refurb or exchange as they do offer this service and are reasonably priced. Having refurbed my own brakes and also bought refurbed calipers from SRD I'd say for the saving don't bother. Its a faff that'll end up in sore fingers stretching the dust boot over the pistons and probably the odd ripped dust boot along the way when you fit the retaining clip. Unless every penny really counts, get SRD to sort it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) I've stripped and re built them. They're not hard to do but time consuming. Just freeing it off is waste of time and needs fixing properly, the pistons could be re usable, really depends what you find once you pop them out the calipers. My recommendation would be take both the fronts off the car and get them done by one of the companies offering this service. Unless your confident of doing the job yourself. If you split them like i've done you'll need new seals that fit between the two halves and Toyota don't sell them, CW on here used too, that's who i got mine off. You dont need to go this far too be honest. If you don't split them don't get them media blasted ! Edited February 10, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I'd give this place a call https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) SRD is probably the first place I'd talk to about doing a refurb or exchange as they do offer this service and are reasonably priced. Having refurbed my own brakes and also bought refurbed calipers from SRD I'd say for the saving don't bother. Its a faff that'll end up in sore fingers stretching the dust boot over the pistons and probably the odd ripped dust boot along the way when you fit the retaining clip. Unless every penny really counts, get SRD to sort it for you. Do they do them in house ? Edited February 16, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Get a Toyota caliper rebuild kit, they're pretty cheap. If its seizing up you may have a corroded piston/s and they'll need to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffsplace Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Did mine using a kit off fleabay, once you strip them you will likely find some badly corroded pistons, which are available too, its an easy enough job, messy though, clean them up, reassemble, coat of hammerite in your colour of choosing, add some stickers and hey presto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I done a write up some years ago that might help http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?244873-uk-brake-refurb&highlight=Brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Stupid question, but i have new UK Discs, pads and callipers to fit. Do i need Shims or will i be okay without them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Brake caliper refurb in rochdale, https://brakecaliperrefurbs.co.uk/ ask for johnny 07375 395238 he did a set of uk spec brakes for my black uk spec. And currently doing a set of 8 pot k sport fronts and uk rears for 800r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Brake caliper refurb in rochdale, https://brakecaliperrefurbs.co.uk/ ask for johnny 07375 395238 he did a set of uk spec brakes for my black uk spec. And currently doing a set of 8 pot k sport fronts and uk rears for 800r How much is he charging you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 About 450 for the front and rears, rebuilt with new pots, seals, brake fixing kit, bleed nipples etc..... colour of your choice and or supra logos, or what ever you want... tell him Gilly sent you... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) About 450 for the front and rears, rebuilt with new pots, seals, brake fixing kit, bleed nipples etc..... colour of your choice and or supra logos, or what ever you want... tell him Gilly sent you... cheers If thats with new decent quality parts then its not bad, some kits inc pistons are very cheap though so i'd have to know whats being fitted Edited February 10, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?326212-Stainless-caliper-piston-and-caliper-seal-kits-for-sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil666 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Good evening folks, i have a caliper off and apart ready to fit new seals etc to tomorow. Just a quick one, anyone know the torque spec for the 4 caliper bolts, that hold the 2 halves together? Tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Good evening folks, i have a caliper off and apart ready to fit new seals etc to tomorow. Just a quick one, anyone know the torque spec for the 4 caliper bolts, that hold the 2 halves together? Tia The recommendation is that you don't split the calipers on the 4 or more pots as the hudraulic fluid flows between the two halves and by splitting you could end up introducing leaks. The join has to be capable of withstanding 800psi hydraulic oil pressure. The torque spec on caliper bolts though is typically 55-60lbft. Watch that you don't lose the sealing rings if you aren't replacing those with new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil666 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 It was recommended by chris wilson that i split the calipers for ease. I have purchased new sealing rings to replace the old. Lets hope they go back together ok then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 If you wet the seals before fitting and drop one half on top of the other, then hand tighten a couple of bolts and you should be OK I've split calipers because it does make servicing a lot easier and they have been fine when rejoined, just needs some extra care in re-assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil666 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 What are we wetting the 2 split seals seals with, rebuild grease or brake fluid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 brake fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I did my own about 18 months ago. I bought a spare set that looked like they'd been at the bottom of the ocean! New pistons and seals, and a bit of love needed, but they finished up nice [emoji1303] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil666 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Those look good, mine arent bad to look at, just felt they could have worked better. Found 3 pitted pistons in the drivers caliper. My old szr had lexus ls400 calipers, they worked great after i fitted them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil666 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) Finished mine this morning, relatively easy job, took around an hour. The only issue really were the dust boots springs, they punish your fingers a fair bit Edited March 7, 2020 by fastphil666 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil666 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 All done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastphil666 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 Just spent the best part of an hour bleeding the brakes, lots of air in there due to the calipers being off etc. Hopefully we're there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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