I have taken the front cross member off my B and stripped down the brakes and suspension.
The last time I had the callipers apart is over 20 years ago. I had forgotten you should remove the pads and pump the brakes while the callipers are still fitted so as to bring the pistons out. Interestingly, I had uneven bad wear on both callipers and when I tried using compressed air to push the pistons out only one piston came out of each.
For Christmas 2019 I was given some new standard, brembo, front discs and I have since bought a seal kit and some standard pads to replace the uprated Mintex ones I fitted when sprinting. So now it is time to fit the parts that have been on the shelf for a while.
Would you use the special red rubber brake grease between the seals and pistons when assembling the callipers?
Front suspension and brake rebuild
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Re: Front suspension and brake rebuild
Hi David. I use the red rubber brake grease when assembling brake parts - safe to use where "rubber" is present. It can make parts a bit "sticky" and some folk just use brake fluid as a lubricant.
I really don't like getting brake fluid on my hands though - I understand it is absorbed through the skin and is quite toxic.
Ian F
I really don't like getting brake fluid on my hands though - I understand it is absorbed through the skin and is quite toxic.
Ian F
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1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
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Re: Front suspension and brake rebuild
Totally agree with Ian always use red rubber grease and dont like the fluid on your skin.