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Apr 26th, 2024, 14:33 | #1 |
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I changed my front brake calipers a few years ago, and also changed the discs and pads. The Calipers were non branded, but the discs and pads were Pagid. I had a good look around this last week and the pads and discs are still in really good shape. (I only put a few thousand miles a year on the V70). However looking at the calipers, the seals look very badly cracked. The pistons are still free, and it may still pass an MOT, but I would like to take the opportunity to put some new calipers on this summer. This time, I want to put good quality ones on there, so they last a good while. I'm not that familiar with all of the brands, but some names stick out, when I look through the likes of AutoDoc - Brembo, ATE, Febi Bilston, Bosch, etc. Can anyone suggest a brand that they have used and the seals have lasted well. Many thanks
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Why don`t you refurbish what you have ?
Seal kits are readily available. Or , You could get hold of second-hand Volvo calipers and refurbish those ready to fit . |
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Having just read the original post however, I realise this was 2016, so the calipers I fitted have lasted longer than I thought.
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Interesting to read your old post .
I`m surprised that you had so much trouble with the tightness of the fit . i`ve used Big-Red stuff myself and not had too much trouble . The trick with the outer dust seal is to fit it dry . Clean the rim where it sits to bright metal and trial fit the dust gaiter with the piston out . It should just pop over the lip after working it on around the diameter . Sometimes they wont stay on and pop back off so what i do is... Fit the hydraulic seal to the piston. Fit the gaiter to the piston. Lube the hydraulic seal and insert the piston into the bore. Put four small drops of super-glue evenly around the lip. Work the gaiter over the lip and hold until the glue cures. I agree that parts are not the quality that they once were. Maybe try a different supplier or , if you are really lucky, you may get hold of some Volvo calipers where the the original gaiters can be re-used . |
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I`ve found V40 rear calipers which were so rotten on the outside that they needed replacing . I`ve also found V70 front calipers where the piston was stuck due to corrosion and was badly pitted .
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I had exactly the same problem as @MWMan fitting the outer seal. The caliper manufacturer, ATE I think, have a special tool to press the outer seal into place for a large sum of money.
In the end I bought some rebuilt calipers and fitted them. Chance would have it, I came across this on ebay the other day, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335300826861?_ul=GB Hope it helps someone. Last edited by JohnHenley; Apr 27th, 2024 at 12:36. |
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OK . I understand ...
If you want quality or near to OE then i would suggest ATE / TEVES or TRW . Did you replace the front caliper hoses last time round ? If not , then i strongly suggest you do as they have a habit of degrading on the inside . |
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I was leaning towards ATE, so thanks for that. I hadn't thought about the caliper hoses, but after 20 years, I'm sure changing them would be a good idea. Thankyou.
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