Front caliper how easy is it to replace?

[Pendle996]

 

[Pendle996]

As I think it’s my only option!

 

[andyglym]

Pretty straightforward mate, plenty of info on YouTube etc. Just ensure the bolts are torqued up to the correct settings and that you have a hose clamp for the flexible brake hose and bleed the brakes/check brake fluid levels/top up as necessary.

 

[Pendle996]

Pretty straightforward mate, plenty of info on YouTube etc. Just ensure the bolts are torqued up to the correct settings and that you have a hose clamp for the flexible brake hose and bleed the brakes/check brake fluid levels/top up as necessary.

Cheers I’ll check YouTube out, try and get some tools

 

[andyglym]

Cheers I’ll check YouTube out, try and get some tools

I'm a mechanical buffoon mate and I've done it a few times over the years

 

[Pendle996]

I’m below buffoon level, can I just bleed the one caliper, or do I have to do all of them?

 

[andyglym]

I’m below buffoon level, can I just bleed the one caliper, or do I have to do all of them?

All 4 starting with the one furthest away then the remaining ones in turn. Best with two people if you haven't got an auto bleeding kit. On the basis you've lost little to no fluid it should be quick.

 

[Pendle996]

All 4 starting with the one furthest away then the remaining ones in turn. Best with two people if you haven't got an auto bleeding kit. On the basis you've lost little to no fluid it should be quick.

That would mean taking each wheel off in turn then?

 

[t-tony]

If you’re only replacing 1 calliper, then you should only need to bleed that 1 calliper.

Tony.

 

[andyglym]

If you’re only replacing 1 calliper, then you should only need to bleed that 1 calliper.

Tony.

I stand corrected Tony, I thought it was best practice to bleed all round.

 

[Pendle996]

If you’re only replacing 1 calliper, then you should only need to bleed that 1 calliper.

Tony.

Straight up? Will air not travel through the system? I suppose the lines are separate tho

 

[t-tony]

Unless any of the other bleed screws have been opened, or, the fluid allowed to empty from the reservoir there should be no need .

Tony.

 

[Pendle996]

Thanks Tony. Bleed one caliper only then. I’m gonna clamp the hose and replace caliper. When I release the clamp after fitting the new caliper will it be difficult getting fluid behind the piston? Only got the wife to help so dreading it, I can see brake fluid all over it he shop!

 

[t-tony]

If you can avoid clamping flexible hoses on an old car it's best to do so. What I do to stop the reservoir emptying is use a piece of wood on the brake pedal against the front of the seat just to hold the piston in the M/cyl. down an inch or so.
When you have fitted the calliper just loosen the bleed screw, remove the prop from the pedal and wait. Fluid will start to flow from the bleed screw and once there are no more air bubbles nip the bleeder. Then pump the pedal until the pedal becomes firm.
Then, loosen the bleed screw and watch for any more air bubbles coming out. Once there are none, nip the bleed screw and repeat. That should be all you need to do. No assistant needed and no brake fluid all over the floor.

Tony.

 

[AntStark]

For what it’s worth these calipers were very good quality for the price ..on eBay or direct from their website

What have you bought for your Zed this week?

So you can chuck the ear plugs now? ;) Tony.

zroadster.org

 

[Pendle996]

If you can avoid clamping flexible hoses on an old car it's best to do so. What I do to stop the reservoir emptying is use a piece of wood on the brake pedal against the front of the seat just to hold the piston in the M/cyl. down an inch or so.
When you have fitted the calliper just loosen the bleed screw, remove the prop from the pedal and wait. Fluid will start to flow from the bleed screw and once there are no more air bubbles nip the bleeder. Then pump the pedal until the pedal becomes firm.
Then, loosen the bleed screw and watch for any more air bubbles coming out. Once there are none, nip the bleed screw and repeat. That should be all you need to do. No assistant needed and no brake fluid all over the floor.

Tony.

Sorry to be a pain, but just to clarify. Depress the brake pedal an inch.,Then swap calipers over? Then remove brake press. With the pedal pressed will fluid not spurt out? Or does the cylinder close it off
Thanks

 

[Pendle996]

Sorry to be a pain, but just to clarify. Depress the brake pedal an inch.,Then swap calipers over? Then remove brake press. With the pedal pressed will fluid not spurt out? Or does the cylinder close it off
Thanks

All done. Very happy, thanks everyone