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Re: Cant rewind caliper!
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2013, 02:27:36 pm »
Yeh thats the one i bought, use BRISK25 as a discount code for 25% off. i didnt measure it no, was exact match to my one so banged it on lol!

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Re: Cant rewind caliper!
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2013, 02:48:14 pm »
I take it that its pretty easy to change? Never done one before, I work in IT haha so not used to this kind of thing, well did years and years ago on mk2 and corrado but completely forgot! But willing to learn!  :scared:


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Re: Cant rewind caliper!
« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2013, 03:43:57 pm »
Was reasonably easy, i did get brake fluid everywhere mind you!

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Re: Cant rewind caliper!
« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2013, 06:04:19 pm »
Top up the brake fluid if low, only use VW 501.14
Then make sure to keep the reservoir cap ON
Handbrake released
Chock car properly and use axle stand
Wear safety specs and gloves to be safe
Have your new caliper and line ready, as soon as you remove the old replace with the new and tighten to minimize spillage
I used an upturned bucket to keep the new caliper on whilst removing the old one
Make sure everything is tightened properly, wipe around and check for leaks.
Pump the brakes a few times before you drive it.
You may get away with not having to bleed but you may have...

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Re: Cant rewind caliper!
« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2013, 12:24:09 pm »
Done! Thanks to all!

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Re: Cant rewind caliper!
« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2013, 05:15:59 pm »
Without traction power is nothing!

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Re: Cant rewind caliper!
« Reply #21 on: March 20, 2013, 12:27:55 am »
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