If you have 4-Pot Brakes ....
11 March 2006, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxtankie
The one thing I will add is if your not 100% certain, on any problems or exactly what your doing when brakes are concerened Then don't
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11 March 2006, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
I am an Engineer ..... I don't know how many wires are holding up the Severn Bridge either - good god I must be a really poor Engineer 
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11 March 2006, 09:21 PM
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Pete, you can push the pistons back with some water pump pliers. Just wrap the jaws in tape to prevent damage to the surface of the caliper.
In your position i'd use Dot 4 fluid, Dot 3 is more likely to absorb moisture and need changing a bit more often.
Cracking the bleed nipple is an option but so long as you push the pistons back slowly you won't reverse any seals in the master cylinder.
I did mine this afternoon , changed for some EBC Red stuff. World of difference from standard and i'm quite light on my brakes.
Andy
In your position i'd use Dot 4 fluid, Dot 3 is more likely to absorb moisture and need changing a bit more often.
Cracking the bleed nipple is an option but so long as you push the pistons back slowly you won't reverse any seals in the master cylinder.
I did mine this afternoon , changed for some EBC Red stuff. World of difference from standard and i'm quite light on my brakes.
Andy
11 March 2006, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_Japan
How many pistons has a four pot caliper have, that was your question wasn't it? It's not rocket science, though you would be be happier if it was wouldn't you?
All I knew was I had 4-pot brakes .... now **** off!
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11 March 2006, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bugeyeandy
Pete, you can push the pistons back with some water pump pliers. Just wrap the jaws in tape to prevent damage to the surface of the caliper.
In your position i'd use Dot 4 fluid, Dot 3 is more likely to absorb moisture and need changing a bit more often.
Cracking the bleed nipple is an option but so long as you push the pistons back slowly you won't reverse any seals in the master cylinder.
I did mine this afternoon , changed for some EBC Red stuff. World of difference from standard and i'm quite light on my brakes.
Andy
In your position i'd use Dot 4 fluid, Dot 3 is more likely to absorb moisture and need changing a bit more often.
Cracking the bleed nipple is an option but so long as you push the pistons back slowly you won't reverse any seals in the master cylinder.
I did mine this afternoon , changed for some EBC Red stuff. World of difference from standard and i'm quite light on my brakes.
Andy
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16 March 2006, 05:44 PM
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I've never used the cracked nipple technique, just take the brake fluid reservoir cap off and push the pistons back using water pump pliers or a large screwdriver.
If the nipple snaps off, you're in trouble then Pete......I'd be tempted to buy a new nipple if you intend to go this route. Stupid idea if you want my opinion!
If the nipple snaps off, you're in trouble then Pete......I'd be tempted to buy a new nipple if you intend to go this route. Stupid idea if you want my opinion!
16 March 2006, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by stockcar
Pete your car has the later style single piston sliding caliper with 266mm vented rear discs....................
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