How do I refurbish front nearside caliper?

macafee2 · 20th April 2021, 09:50

The front nearside brake has stuck on. I have managed to remove the sliding part of the caliper and have the spring and pads to one side.

Around the piston is a large dust seal. How does this come away from the caliper? Do I squeeze in the sides of the dust cover to break its seal and then do I pull it off, is it likely to rip?

I am hoping once the dust cover is removed to be able to get the piston out, clean it and put it back.

In case I need them, can you recommend where to get the piston seal and dust cover from?

stress level is high at the moment due to not having proper access to tools and access to a decent work area

macafee2

20th April 2021, 09:50	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,929 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	How do I refurbish front nearside caliper? The front nearside brake has stuck on. I have managed to remove the sliding part of the caliper and have the spring and pads to one side. Around the piston is a large dust seal. How does this come away from the caliper? Do I squeeze in the sides of the dust cover to break its seal and then do I pull it off, is it likely to rip? I am hoping once the dust cover is removed to be able to get the piston out, clean it and put it back. In case I need them, can you recommend where to get the piston seal and dust cover from? stress level is high at the moment due to not having proper access to tools and access to a decent work area macafee2