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rusty66

Member Since: 22 Jun 2010
Location: Rhineland
Posts: 60

Don't know about the current ss ones, but when I rebuilt my tdi calipers about 10years ago there were serious issues with the ss pistons then available expanding due to heat and getting stuck. Additionally with lesser quality steel there might also be too much wear.

If done well rebuilt calipers last several years with oem pistons and I wouldn't bother with ss ones.

The rebuild is pretty easy. Just make sure you have a clean workplace.

21st Feb 2013 4:52pm

x-isle

Member Since: 26 May 2011
Location: Midlands
Posts: 1327

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Ha ha ha...... Seriously just been laughing me arse off!

So here's the story........

Out in the workshop I ready all the bits I need to rebuild one of the suspected leaking calipers. New seals, SS pistons, work bench clean etc....

Loosen wheel nuts, jack her up, lower her on axle stands, remove wheel, remove pad pins, remove pads and inspect.

and inspect

and inspect

Not only is there no leaking, there is no evidence of any leaking........

Hmmm, so look for other things...... Nothing......

Oh, hang on, what's all that fresh liquid on the inner wing?

Oh

!.......then the laughter.

The brakes are fine and I ain't touching what ain't broke.

So, who wants to guess what the mysterious liquid is????? Craig Rogers

2007 Puma 110 XS
2011 Evoque Coupe Dynamic Lux
www.craigrogers.photography

23rd Feb 2013 10:42am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Windscreen wash? Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

23rd Feb 2013 10:47am

x-isle

Member Since: 26 May 2011
Location: Midlands
Posts: 1327

Far worse, funny and disgusting at the same time.

Even bordering on malicious too! Craig Rogers

2007 Puma 110 XS
2011 Evoque Coupe Dynamic Lux
www.craigrogers.photography

23rd Feb 2013 11:08am

rusty66

Member Since: 22 Jun 2010
Location: Rhineland
Posts: 60

Dog pee?

23rd Feb 2013 1:41pm

x-isle

Member Since: 26 May 2011
Location: Midlands
Posts: 1327

Close!

Here's the prime suspect who wandered by when I was putting it all back together.......and to think I did a taste test last week!

Click image to enlarge Craig Rogers

2007 Puma 110 XS
2011 Evoque Coupe Dynamic Lux
www.craigrogers.photography

23rd Feb 2013 2:27pm

Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

I can think of a few pussy one liners but better not here.... Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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23rd Feb 2013 5:03pm

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

Miserableolgit wrote:
I can think of a few pussy one liners but better not here....

Mrs Slocombe had plenty

23rd Feb 2013 5:15pm

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