Did a dismantle job on an old calliper in preparation for overhaul of the brakes on my 1991 coupe gt. Bought a kit to replace the seals on my car. Also replacing the master cylinder at the same time, try and cut down on the number of times I bleed the system.

Go for it. For the cost of a set from a scrapper to do it to, I'd probably do a set of VW's, especially as the discs are about the same price.

On VW!'s, I have noticed they can be a bit prone to getting a burr inside the caliper which makes the pot bind up. Easy enough to rub out, but worth looking for.

Will invest in some fine wet and dry paper if needed.

did you get a ezi bleed for the bleeding?

Yes, have one but not used it yet. Must make sure the air pressure in the tyre is low avoiding high pressure blowing the top off the master cylinder reservoir.

I like , how much was the new seal kit ?

I thought it was a bit expensive at £24 odd but compared to a new pair of calliper then it's acceptable.

£24 is not bad really. Was that from BIGGRED ?

I have many of these calipers and compared to other they are simple to do.

In that state you have it now is the best time thoroughly clean them and paint them if you wanted. When they are painted right they really do look fantastic and will outlast any tin of brush on calipers paint.

Tip for getting the seals on is properly clean out both slots with a thin pick or similar. Then lightly cover the seal in brake fluid and put it Into the slot then smear some more fluid over the whole bore. Then get the piston and put some fluid (just a little) over that. I have found the fitting the dust cover first to the bore is easiest on this caliper. Some slot it in and work your way around it with your finger, if should fit easily if the slot is completely clear. Then with both hands pull and stretch the dust cover open, then sit the bottom f the piston into it then work around until it's in. Give the piston a littl twist and then try to sit it straight. If you get it dead on straight it will literally push in all the way easily.

As for the slider parts, I always use w silicone grease for these as normal grease turns to powder with heat and copper grease is not good either. I got mine from ECP, it's made by pagid and was around £5 I highly recommend it.

As for sand paper you don't need very fine stuff really, 400 grit is good. 1 sheet would be more then enough. Use it on the inner bore and the out face of the piston when clean and dry. Also useful in the slider selves as these usually have surface corrosion.

Brilliant advice. Many thanks. Top forum member?