Caliper Rebuild Kits

[kys911t]

I just purchased caliper rebuild kits from RMeuropean. Anyone have any experence with them. I guess it after the fact but just thought I'd ask before we go to the trouble to install them.

 

[BarryG]

Are you going to split the calipers?
if so did the Kit have the small O rings?

B

 

[kys911t]

Not going to split them. I was advised not to unless really necessary. Just going to blow the piston out.

 

[CSLRich]

I've just rebuilt my calipers using the W&N kit, although I expect the contents are much the same.

I also took the advice not to split calipers, which I didnt. Once bores and pistons cleaned off, installing the piston o ring was no problem. Similarly the dust bellows went staight on but I had real problems with the metal split ring that holds dust covers in place. They are way too tight and as I tried to work them around, often the "first" end would pop off and risk damaging the bellow. In the end I had to slightly stretch and deform them before working around then squeezing back together.

So a bit of a fiddle but worth it !

Rich