SpenB Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Morning, I have stripped my front brake calipers as per the "How to By Les". The 4 bolts that hold the 2 halfs together are shot. Does any one have a part number for these? Also the small "o-ring" can you get this or what can i use. The calipers are off a 98' R plated 300tdi Disco. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eds Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I remember that the o ring is one part that is not available and so is reused. There maybe a new known supply since my news is a little old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 The gallery seals might not be available as a Land Rover part but the suppliers of stainless steel pistons will supply them with their kits, so it might be worth contacting them to see if they'll do them on their own. Have a read of this ebay listing www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260644265752 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Gallery seals are readily available. See here for example: http://www.shop4autoparts.net/Defender/Brakes/Discs,Calipers-&-Drums?filter_action=3&filter_value=2 I used 17H8764L in my standard 90/110 calipers along with stainless pistons from Zeus without any issues. The seals that came out were in good condition, and identical to the new ones I fitted. I haven't actually fitted them to the car yet, but they went together okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 As above - gallery seals are available. I purchased some from the place in James' link recently along with new bleed nipples. I also got the stainless piston kit from Zeus. I'm in the middle of painitng the calipers ATM. Having taken two pairs apart now and found the bottom galleries blocked with black/rubber gunk in 3/4 calipers, i think i'd always split them from now on to check that this is not the case. I think for the bolts you may have to try and get them from a 'bolts' shop since i doubt there will be a LR part number for them as they say not to split them. Anyone thats converted an old pair of calipers to vented might have the old bolts knocking about as i would think the vented conversion would need longer bolts because of the spacer. In fact Zeus might supply the bolts since they sell the spacer kits hence might know the spec of the 'normal' ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I remember that the o ring is one part that is not available and so is reused. There maybe a new known supply since my news is a little old. The fluid seal is avaliable & I've just posted a link/part number in the part numbers forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpenB Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thanks All, Yes Western just seen that. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 You'll get the bolts from a local bolt supplier.I paid a couple a quid for 8new one's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 You *must* make sure the bolts are proper high-tensile ones: clean up the heads and you should be able to still read the tensile-strength marking (will probably be something like "10.8" stamped on the top. A decent industrial-fastener supplier will then be able to match the thread, length and tensile-rating. --Tanuki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemicky Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi SPENB, " if i were you" id get new calipers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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