Replacing calipers

Replacing calipers was created by talkingcars

Posted 13 years 7 months ago #22628
I have started replacing the calipers on the F with the new ones I got at christmas.

I have found some of the how to guides useful - thanks guys.

Should I worry about adjusting the rear calipers for the handbrake even though they are prand new?

Can I bleed each corner as I do it or should I do fit all 4 corners before bleeding.

Should I change the cam belt while the car is in bits? (I took off the O/S/R wheel and through the invisible splash gaurd I found that not only was the alternator belt a bit tired but it had broken! not use the car for months but........)


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Replied by Rich in Vancouver on topic Re: Replacing calipers

Posted 13 years 7 months ago #22630
I would bleed all four corners at once, or at least bleed each end (front/rear) separately.
As for the handbrake, I would finish the bleeding first, then hook up the handbrake cables and see how they work.
If you are lucky they will be fine, but it depends on what adjustments were made in the past.
As for the cam belt...that's quite a big job in itself. How long since it's been changed?

Rich

BTW: My uncle lives on Bluebell Close in Horsham. Is that anywhere near you?

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Replied by talkingcars on topic Re: Replacing calipers

Posted 13 years 7 months ago #22631

Rich in Vancouver wrote: BTW: My uncle lives on Bluebell Close in Horsham. Is that anywhere near you?


Same side of town, I was renting a garage in the next street until last weekend.

As for the cambelt, I have no idea, I have no real history for the car.


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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Re: Replacing calipers

Posted 13 years 7 months ago #22635
i found this useful in setting up the handbrake on new callipers.

David
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