rejo Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 About to rebuild the calipers all round and was wondering which way to go regarding the pistons, either stainless or plated .... bearing in mind stainless are double the price. Anyone got any thoughts about this. Cheers. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Jo How long are you planning to keep the car? How long have the present ones lasted? It might help you decide if it is worth going for the more expensive option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejo Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Don't know when they were last changed as I've only had the car a few months. Need to keep it for at least 3 or 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 If yr only keeping it 3 - 4 years, stainless probably not worth it. ( dons tin hat ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejo Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Cant be bothered to change them again in 18 months when the chrome has peeled off, there rusted to death and siezed. Bit the bullet and went stainless. Even managed to changed the nightmare retaining rings for the dust seals without bending them into another shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 i'd go chrome, you will get a 3-4 years out of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Good choice there , I replaced mine with stainless , As the chromeing process aint as good as it was years ago . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ1 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Where can i get a good set of pistons and seals from? need to do the front brakes on me 200tdi 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 The last lot I bought was from Bearmach and that was for 2 x twin pot calipers on a 90. 4 pistons, and two sets of seals/sealing rings was about £40 if I remember right. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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