rebuilding my hilux disc calipers ( ln106)

[FLEXZED]

Hey Guys

 

i need some help, i have a set of vented disc calipers ( ln 106) and gave them to a so called brake specialists who informed me that it would be $65 + parts to re kit them with new seals etc

 

Received a phone call after 3 days and they tell me it will cost $480 approx to redo them, so i said NO THANKS. went there to pick them up and they tried to charge me $13  for freight i said NO THANKS again and walked out

 

BUT there where nice enough to have pulled them apart and blast all the paint off the calipers

 

Went to Toyota and ordered the kit cost me $72  for both calipers,

 

MY question is i can install the kit but with the calipers pulled apart i am not sure how i should seal the 2 sides together, and is there anything i should be carefull with

 

Thank  you all in advance

 

Loui

[Scoota G]

I'm not quite understanding the "seal the two sides together " bit .... Maybe a photo of the work already done would help.

[Zedman240®]

I can't quite remember which caliper I took apart, but to seal the two halves of the caliper, there was a O ring that sat in a recess in one of the caliper halves. Not sure if it was the 300ZX Sumitomo or the original zed 2 piston...

[Ben]

I bought rebuild kits for my S12W calipers for about $20/side only a few months ago. There are a surplus number of the o-rings in question - the kit comes with 4, and you only use 2 per-side.

 

Make sure you use PBR rubber grease (or equivalent) when installing the various seals - otherwise they'll bind up.

[zed240au]

there is o ring in side that seals two halves together

Did workshop advise why price change would be checking pistons and outer body to make sure there is no pitting in either as this would lead to leaks even with new seals

know i was quote stupid price for new pistons once

 

[FLEXZED]

there is o ring in side that seals two halves together

Did workshop advise why price change would be checking pistons and outer body to make sure there is no pitting in either as this would lead to leaks even with new seals

know i was quote stupid price for new pistons once

 

thank you guys

 

zed240 has answered my question, i took the calipers in as a complete unit not split in 2 as they are now, i thought there would have been a o-ring to seal the 2 half's together but wasn't sure

the kit i got has 8 seals and 8 dust caps for 8 pistons BUT no o-rings

i don't know why the uped the price, i spoke to the previous owner of the calipers ( forum member ) and they worked well on the track , all i wanted to do was run a seal kit in them while i had them off the car.

 

checked and double checked for pitting on the piston and piston sleeve and all look good

 

scoota sorry but i don't know how to do pics yet but thanks

Dimitri thank you you are spot on

Ben thanks but i also have s12w and there are 4 pistons on each caliper and therefore need 8 seals

 

thanks again guys

 

if there is anymore info please let me know

 

Loui

[Ben]

Perhaps I should clarify - each calliper seal kit I bought had 4-piston o-rings, 4 piston dust seals, 4 dust seal clips and 4 o-rings. Only 2 of the o-rings are needed (one per end, not one per end, per half).

[FLEXZED]

thanks ben

 

my mistake

 

i didnt get the orings, if you have no need for them i would be happy to buy them off you or whatever you want for them

 

thanks

 

Loui

 

 

[MaygZ]

Loui,

 

it all sounds like too much trouble.  I can help you.  Send them down to me with the rotissorie.  ;D

[Ben]

thanks ben

 

my mistake

 

i didnt get the orings, if you have no need for them i would be happy to buy them off you or whatever you want for them

 

thanks

 

Loui

 

Confirming that these are the parts in question.

 

Note that the prices online for the rebuild kit vary significantly. e.g. $28 here, or $60 here

[FLEXZED]

thanks the the info Ben

 

i will be chancing them up for a few orings

 

Loui

[Ben]

If you draw a blank let me know and I'll send you a set.

[FLEXZED]

hey ben

 

thanks for the offer, see how i go anf will let you know

 

 

Loui

[FLEXZED]

hey BEN

 

i rang those 2 places and i cant the orings

 

so just wondering if you can send me your spares and let me know what i owe you

 

Thanks

 

Loui

 

 

[Ben]

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