brake caliper overhaul - Land Rovers Only

Kevin88RRC · 02-18-2005, 12:00 PM

I picked up 2 used rear calipers to overhaul. Never done this so I have some questions. 1) is there a way to remove the pistons without an air compressor, 2) special tool 18G672-piston clamp necessary to fit seal retainer, and 3) what is suitable disc brake lube?

thanks

AdrianS · 02-18-2005, 07:28 PM

If your going to replace the pistons then you should be able to pull them out with pliers and use a small flat screw driver to pry the seals out. I use Castro LMA brake fluid (Low Moisture Absorption). Your best bet is to get the RR manual though. Good luck.

Kevin88RRC · 02-27-2005, 12:39 PM

I got the pistons out using a bike pump. 2 out 4 pistons are still usable

Is the special tool 18G672-piston clamp necessary to fit seal retainer or can it be pressed in some other way?

02-18-2005, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kevin88RRC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 724 Gallery: 0	brake caliper overhaul I picked up 2 used rear calipers to overhaul. Never done this so I have some questions. 1) is there a way to remove the pistons without an air compressor, 2) special tool 18G672-piston clamp necessary to fit seal retainer, and 3) what is suitable disc brake lube? thanks __________________ Kevin 88 RRC "Audrey"

02-18-2005, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
AdrianS Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Roseland, NJ Posts: 50 Gallery: 0	If your going to replace the pistons then you should be able to pull them out with pliers and use a small flat screw driver to pry the seals out. I use Castro LMA brake fluid (Low Moisture Absorption). Your best bet is to get the RR manual though. Good luck. __________________ Adrian Strata www.4x4ag.com 98 DI 34x10.50 Simex JT 2.5" SR lift Evo Kit 91 RRC parting out

02-27-2005, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kevin88RRC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 724 Gallery: 0	I got the pistons out using a bike pump. 2 out 4 pistons are still usable Is the special tool 18G672-piston clamp necessary to fit seal retainer or can it be pressed in some other way? __________________ Kevin 88 RRC "Audrey"

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