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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2655  
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Those pistons are unserviceable anyway so I would say a new pair of calipers would be your best bet.
Yes unbolt it all, remove the pipe and refitting is the reverse of removal, plus bleeding the brakes. You will need a good fitting bi-hex socket for the bolts as they are very tight and have threadlock. Braided hoses can’t be clamped no, so plug it with something clean to minimise fluid loss. Be prepared to break the brake pipes if the unions are seized when undoing them. Worth changing the short solid pipes on the calipers anyway if they’re old. Also worth spotting the brake pipe bracket if not already done, so that future work on the hub can be done without bleeding the brakes. |
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22nd Apr 2022 10:55am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5850  
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Cheers RA.
Any idea what size bi-hex socket is needed? The brake pipes got replaced a good few years ago with new copper ones(automec) Also worth spotting the brake pipe bracket ? Spotting? Now is the hunt for calipers. Quite a price range on the likes of Ebay (LR Trade parts, Transglobal trading, Ribble valley 4x4 etc.) 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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22nd Apr 2022 11:01am |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2655
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Sorry that should have said slotting - making the hole into a slot so that the pipe can be removed without breaking into the hydraulics.
I think it’s 13mm for the caliper bolts from memory but definitely check before buying anything as my memory is awful! Paddocks and other places sell proper AP-branded calipers for not too much money. Personally I would avoid the cheaper unbranded aftermarket ones. |
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22nd Apr 2022 11:10am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3418  
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I think he meant slotting. So can slide out the brake pipe without undoing the pipe, and have to bleed again. But I could be wrong. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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22nd Apr 2022 11:11am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5850
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Slotted - that makes sense
1 x AP brake caliper £135 with VAT.(Paddocks) 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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22nd Apr 2022 11:18am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5724 
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More money but SS pistons.
https://lofclutches.com/shop/brakes/brakec...s-pistons/ |
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22nd Apr 2022 11:26am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5850
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Cheers, not sure I can stretch to £290+VAT
 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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22nd Apr 2022 11:29am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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In the same position John. New calipers on the way, not with SS pistons unfortunately. Justification is impossible at that price when you are a student
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22nd Apr 2022 1:01pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5850
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Were did you order from/Which ones did you go for? I was heading to Bala Railway in the 110 tomorrow, but now my mate is playing taxi. 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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22nd Apr 2022 1:12pm |
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| kenzle8a Member Since: 12 Feb 2020 Location: None Posts: 1074 
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I did my 110 TD5 with the OEM branded ones from Rimmer Bros, both came stamped as AP
Vented Right https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-SEB500460P1 Left https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-SEB500470P1 Went on perfectly with my LOF brakes. |
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22nd Apr 2022 1:38pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3418
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My 1988 is 1/2". I tried on the puma, but 1/2" is a tight fit. Unsure if because they are a bit rusty, or if they changed to 13mm which is slightly larger than 1/2". The pistons are unserviceable, but maybe the calipers are still ok. remove the pistons and check the bore.. if all good, a new set of stainless pistons on your refurbished calipers will be a good and cheaper option. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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22nd Apr 2022 1:50pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Ok, the best deal I have found is from JGS4x4 Front 110 - https://www.jgs4x4.co.uk/defender-front-br...ted-discs/ Rear 110 - https://www.jgs4x4.co.uk/defender-110-130-...iper-pair/ I am afraid they will not be as long lasting as the equivalent with SS pistons, however at around £215 for all four calipers it gets my student wallets' mark of approval. I do plan to give the new calipers a lick of paint to prolong the exterior condition though. At least even if they do not work very well in 5 years they may still look good 
It is also worth replacing the bolts as well - https://www.jgs4x4.co.uk/defender-discover...r-bolt-x5/ Obviously if your discs and pads need replacing then this is the time 
Wonder if JGS4x4 would do a forum discount?!
Bala that is pretty much the next village over from me It is going to be busy tomorrow I suspect, the tourist season has really kicked off. |
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22nd Apr 2022 2:15pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5850
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Cheers. The fronts look to be stamped AP ?
I have just ordered a set of bolts so I can make sure I have the right size socket.. I was in the middle of doing pads which is why I am in the muddle I am in now
Discs will need doing in the near future. JGS4x4 forum discount.... mmmm would be handy I have used them a few times.
I suspect it will be busy at the railway. Hopefully we can get done what need to do sharpish. 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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22nd Apr 2022 2:25pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5850
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[quote="geobloke"][quote="excossack"]
Wonder if JGS4x4 would do a forum discount?!
No they dont 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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22nd Apr 2022 2:44pm |
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