Guest mk47 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 im going to have my uk brakes 'fitted' this week at some point. now im not sure wether the wheels i have will clear the brakes so i was wondering if the front caliper is removed does that mean having to bleed the whole brake fluid regardless before fitting the new ones? and if they do not clear we will have to remove them and replace again with the jspec brakes until i can find wheel replacements, so is the procedure repeated? also ive got the calipers, discs and pads, and already have stainless hoses so is that everything needed? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Remove the caliper but dont undo the lines,just tuck round the back, fit the new caliper and test;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I know nothing, so this might be well wrong, but can't you just fit the new brakes in place and not bother re-filling the brake system until you know they fit? Saves you bleeding the system twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 put the callipers on, corner at a time... then put the wheels on, check if they fit, if so... then bleed the brakes... start the the back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Beaten to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Remove the caliper but dont undo the lines,just tuck round the back, fit the new caliper and test;) nice one jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 mate just unbolt the j spec caipler and rest it on the bottom arm no need to disconnect it . then just bolt the uk cailper on and test fit your wheel job done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 This might help also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 if the front caliper is removed does that mean having to bleed the whole brake fluid regardless before fitting the new ones? No, after fitting the new one. if they do not clear we will have to remove them and replace again with the jspec brakes until i can find wheel replacements, so is the procedure repeated?Yes ive got the calipers, discs and pads, and already have stainless hoses so is that everything needed?Brake Fluid. Shims. New pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 i type to slow lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyin_scouseman Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Hi MK, I'm in the same predicament mate. What i am fitting is only the front callipers at the moment though. I am just gonna remove the original calliper and leave it still connected to the brake line while i fit the new UK(disconnected from brake line) calliper and fasten in position with mounting bolts, then fit the wheel and check clearance if any. Hope this helps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Remove the caliper but dont undo the lines,just tuck round the back, fit the new caliper and test;) What a cunning idea. Wish I'd thought of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyin_scouseman Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Once i'm satisfied with fitment, then i will fit hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 thanks guys for all your input. Brake Fluid. Shims. New pins. by shims you mean the shim kit for pads right? or is there something i dont know about? Hi MK, I'm in the same predicament mate. What i am fitting is only the front callipers at the moment though. I am just gonna remove the original calliper and leave it still connected to the brake line while i fit the new UK(disconnected from brake line) calliper and fasten in position with mounting bolts, then fit the wheel and check clearance if any. Hope this helps.... thats pretty much same here mate im just upgrading my fronts for now. will look into rears later on in the year. Once i'm satisfied with fitment, then i will fit hoses. i already have the stainless hoses as i fitted them the last time i changed pads and did a service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 by shims you mean the shim kit for pads right? Yeah the anti squeal shims that go between the back of the pad and the pistons, if you want to use them. You've got the metal spring tensioner things, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Yeah the anti squeal shims that go between the back of the pad and the pistons, if you want to use them. You've got the metal spring tensioner things, right? Umm as far as i can remember.. will have to check when i get home to be certain though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 one think you will have to do is cut back the edge of the backing serround mate as it gets in the way of fitting the uk breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 one think you will have to do is cut back the edge of the backing serround mate as it gets in the way of fitting the uk breaks Or buy uk backing plates;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 ...Or just bin the j-spec ones. That's what I did anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 ...Or just bin the j-spec ones. That's what I did anyway I was told this would be detrimental to cooling the disks? Any thoughts on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I dunno, Darren. I thought they were just stone guards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I was just planning to get rid of them (backing plates) is it advisable to use the backing plates though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I was just planning to get rid of them (backing plates) is it advisable to use the backing plates though? I trimmed and resprayed mine on Saturday when I fitted the UK fronts. Was very straight forward job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I dunno, Darren. I thought they were just stone guards Yea i think your right, none of the big brake kits come with the gaurds so i cant see them being that important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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