carlosbeldia Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Have anyone replaced their calliper pistons in a Defender? does this reference come for one wheel or both? http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php?xProd=103996 http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php?xProd=99311 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Sorry - I can't answer your question, but having tried to 'clean/refurbish/fit a repair kit and pistons' to an old one, I would personally just buy a replacement calliper. It took me the best part of a day to do one calliper and during that process I went through several outer-seal retainers and a lot of anger. I just couldn't get the buggers to go in straight! I got it done in the end, but then decided to get new callipers anyway. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 4 pistons is the kit for one caliper. How to do it - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=2851 Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosbeldia Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks a lot Roger, but since my country is really far from UK (almost unpayable posting charges) and caliper are truly expensive for my rate exchange, I have to use the kits. However, I only have to change pistons, not all the o rings or joints..... so I hope there will be not as many troubles as you have..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 It would, IMHO, be rather unwise not to change the seals when you already "is there". The only part that might cause trouble is the steel ring holding the dust seal in place. If you buy Genuine, I think they will get in place without problems. But - stay away from a pattern kit from Britpart... I bought these and even the sizes were wrong for a few of the items. Picking from two kits was needed to get one to fit. Even with this bad start, the steel rings went in and stayed there with the help of a piece of flat iron and a carpenter's caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosbeldia Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks Less, Lars. I'm going with OEM, Genuine are too expensive. Do you think OEM is really as good as Genuine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Yes I do, if you buy from a reputable company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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