Naz Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Got the original calipers with the car so doing a rebuild on them just finished removing all the paint and rust off the first one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Nice work [emoji41] Are you using the stainless steel piston upgrade for the rebuild or the standard steel ones ? If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 I havent bought the pistons yet but i think i will be getting the stainless steel ones, can u recommend a brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Godspeed brakes are quality components and the customer service is brilliant Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 I had a look at them before they are a bit pricey do u think they really make a difference or is it just so they dont rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I used the godspeed stainless steel piston kit on mine and couldn't fault it for fitment. The main reason for fitting ss pistons is so they don't rust and therefore won't seize . If you keep the brakes clean and well greased I can't see why mild steel ones wouldn't last 8 to 10 years before needing another refurb though . If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 One of pistons is jammed in there ive just sprayed lots of wd40 on see if it loosens it up what did u used to clean the the little lip of slight rust around the top edge of the piston housing i was thinking just gently clean it with a brilo pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I used a bit of emery cloth ,rinsed em through with petrol and then again with brake cleaner . Make sure before you paint em , put a bit of tape or blue tack over the union face where the brake line copper washer has to seal . If it gets painted the brake fluid will eventually eat through the paint causing a leak behind the copper washer [emoji6] If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Naz Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 I ended up ordering the godspeed stainless steel pistons should be coming today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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