as no Access to yellow bi-chromat, i am using matt chrome process:
brakes, doing some work
- Thread starter deQuincey
- Start date
but will leave those for future overhaul, now a more prosaic approach:
yellow DOT4
i alternate between blue and yellow to check for complete renew of fluid
clutch is bleed too, but no pics so far
i alternate between blue and yellow to check for complete renew of fluid
clutch is bleed too, but no pics so far
Bwana
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This is an interesting tool. Is it homebuilt or purchased? I assume it's used to press the pistons back into the calipers so you can fit the new pads? I usually end up using a crowbar.
Copper never-seize on the back side of the pads. correct?
Good work and thanks for the excellent documentation, as usual!
deQ, how about a picture of the tool when its not mounted to the caliper. this is a kewl tool.
well, thanks, the tool that you are referring to is a hazet tool to press the postons back
it is simply a screw that moves two thick rectangular plates, it works very well
the fat on the back of the pads is copper grease, yes
it is simply a screw that moves two thick rectangular plates, it works very well
the fat on the back of the pads is copper grease, yes
Nice thread DQ. That's a very nice and elegant tool. The HF brake tool kit allows you to separate the calipers but also to rotate them and screw them back in as some modern cars require that on rear disc brakes:
http://www.harborfreight.com/disc-brake-pad-and-caliper-service-tool-kit-18-pc-61381-10204.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/disc-brake-pad-and-caliper-service-tool-kit-18-pc-61381-10204.html
a Fantasy
If we could get Luis and DeQ together on a project the outcome would be remarkable!
If we could get Luis and DeQ together on a project the outcome would be remarkable!
good point ! i would be helping, Luis obviously will lead
terror nightmares
take a look to this ebay selling advert, these are the brake pads i installed same brand and reference,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-JURID-5...BMW-1968-1986-FERRARI-1969-1989-/121557156562
what do you think of the raingrooves ? terrible, right ? i can tell it is not the original jurid box, but what is critical, the irregular raingrooves tell a lot of the origin of these parts, my pads raingrooves were absolutely regular
be aware
take a look to this ebay selling advert, these are the brake pads i installed same brand and reference,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-JURID-5...BMW-1968-1986-FERRARI-1969-1989-/121557156562
what do you think of the raingrooves ? terrible, right ? i can tell it is not the original jurid box, but what is critical, the irregular raingrooves tell a lot of the origin of these parts, my pads raingrooves were absolutely regular
be aware
feedback
as it has been two runs with the coupe with the renewed elements i would like to post feedback
actions were:
renew brake fluid totally
new brake pads
new brake master cylinder
previously my brakes were good but not perfect, a bit like when you press a very thin layer of snow under your feet (i said a bit) the feeling of something similar to that
ok, now the feeling of the brakes is much better, nothing of that suspicious feeling that i mentioned before, brakes are smooth and strong, even considering that i am bedding the pads so not fully peerforming
as it has been two runs with the coupe with the renewed elements i would like to post feedback
actions were:
renew brake fluid totally
new brake pads
new brake master cylinder
previously my brakes were good but not perfect, a bit like when you press a very thin layer of snow under your feet (i said a bit) the feeling of something similar to that
ok, now the feeling of the brakes is much better, nothing of that suspicious feeling that i mentioned before, brakes are smooth and strong, even considering that i am bedding the pads so not fully peerforming