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Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » Fitting Astra GTE front discs and callapers » Post Reply
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moddedcorsa |
posted on 27th May 03 at 18:28 |
yeah, as std they r threadlocked on, so wen u replace the calipers just put sum threadlock on. If u dont it doesnt really matter, as long as u tighten them up well, ive never heard of them comming lose | |
rob_watti |
posted on 27th May 03 at 18:06 |
im a mechanic and they will be fine dont worry | |
Kris TD |
posted on 25th May 03 at 21:09 |
he doesnt meen second hand calipers. he meens the bolts, ive still got my origanal ones, and they are fine. got my second set of 2nd hand calipers in my garage, have sport ones, and got turbo ones. | |
philly willy |
posted on 25th May 03 at 21:00 |
so wudnt recomend getting second hand calapers? Why not?is it really too dodge? | |
bobothebear |
posted on 25th May 03 at 20:11 |
If you've not done it already, technically you need new brake Caliper to swivel hub bolts. The bond/seal is broken when they are undone thus making them weaker when done up again. | |
and-m |
posted on 25th May 03 at 17:51 |
Did you end up fitting em? | |
stuyw |
posted on 25th May 03 at 15:41 |
i think that was dear wot u paid as i got a set with disks/calipers etc for 40 quid :D | |
philly willy |
posted on 25th May 03 at 15:36 |
Fantastic well sounds like i got me self a job this afternoon. | |
Kris TD |
posted on 25th May 03 at 12:56 |
no, i used a small clamp. | |
and-m |
posted on 25th May 03 at 11:40 |
Did you use a proper hose clamp? | |
Kris TD |
posted on 25th May 03 at 10:59 |
its the same as changing the front discs and pads, except u just blcok off the brake line change the caliper over then bleed it all. | |
philly willy |
posted on 25th May 03 at 10:09 |
Just on my first step towards the 2.0ltr transplant. |