Front and rear caliper removal

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Front and rear caliper removal

Post by ChrisA » Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:54 pm

Hi guys

I’m hope to crack on with the front and rear ARB, rear rear control arms and rear coilovers. While I’m at it I thought I’d get both the front and rear callipers off for a refurb.

I can’t find anything in the Bentley that specifically talks about the removal of callipers. Is it the same as removing any other caliper or are there specific dangers I need to be aware of?

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Re: Front and rear caliper removal

Post by Shoppinit » Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:57 pm

Just like any other callipers. Easy peasy. You’ll need a 7mm Allen socket / key but no doubt you already have one.
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Re: Front and rear caliper removal

Post by ChrisA » Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:07 pm

Shoppinit wrote:
Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:57 pm
Just like any other callipers. Easy peasy. You’ll need a 7mm Allen socket / key but no doubt you already have one.
Wonderful. Thank you. 👍

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Re: Front and rear caliper removal

Post by Shoppinit » Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:26 pm

Arse. You’ve just reminded me that my rear calliper is binding. Sigh.
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Re: Front and rear caliper removal

Post by ChrisA » Thu Oct 27, 2022 6:20 pm

Rather than order new I’m going for refurb as they come with a lifetime warranty (and I’m seriously thinking of changing the colour).

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