Brake Seals

[peter_m7uk]

Was doing a bit of reconditioning on my front calipers, including

popping the pistons out, but managed to split one of the dust

seals while putting a piston back in. Haynes recommend replacing

the seals when overhauling the brakes, so I went to Ford and

ordered some. Got a message this morning saying that, in fact,

Ford don't do those seals any more! Tried my local auto factor,

who couldn't get them, so how on Earth are people supposed to

recondition their Sierra brakes?! And does anyone have any

seals in new or nearly new condition??

 

Cheers,

 

Pete

[enforcer]

This one has come up before ... after driving all over the county trying obscure automotive shops I eventually found them in stock at my local Halfords Superstore!

[peter_m7uk]

Cheers, Enforcer. How long ago did you get the seals, though?

I just tried ringing all of my local Halfords and no joy :gdit:

I can't believe that something fundamental and reasonably

in-demand like that can be impossible to get hold of!!!

 

Pete

[Andy Spencer]

May be worth calling these guys - they may have a contact if they can't get them themselves

 

http://www.kit-parts.co.uk/index.htm

 

Andy

[Guest cryoman]

I bought my kits from here 2 weeks ago cost £21.inc vat.

 

Totton Motorfactors

02380863631

[Guest turbo]

i got mine 8 months ago at laidlow ford in east kilbride.

[peter_m7uk]

Cheers for the info. What did you get for £21, Cryo?? Ford were going

to supply me with piston seals, dust seals and bleed caps for both front

wheels for £9....

 

Pete

[peter_m7uk]

Spoke to Tottons and he told me that the seal kit was £9.15!

He was also surprised that I couldn't get the seals in Brighton,

but I've been told that sale of seals is discouraged now on

safety grounds.

 

Several motor factors have offered me reconditioned units on

an exchange basis for £25-£30 each. One factor told me that

people used to recondition their own brakes and ended up

in accidents, so they let the "professionals" do it. Personally,

I'd rather do it myself, so I know the standard of the job and

it's cheaper!

 

Anyway, the guy at Tottons said he would post some over, but

gave me the part number (Girling SP8896, strangely for a Teves

caliper) and told me to try again in Brighton first. Could be worth

remembering, Hoodies, if supply of those seals is becoming a

problem

 

Pete

[Guest Battery Bill]

Pete

We tried to go down the diy line but after hunting for ages decided on the recon route, and we are very happy we did they were nice new shiney jobs all ready to go and we also got new vented disks because they are dirt cheap as well.

I think its safe to say the standard of rebuit ones is top notch as well.

Good luck in whatever route you use

[Guest chris brown]

I wouldn’t advise anyone to reseal any brake parts; Callipers/wheel cylinders or master cylinder get replacement ones from a motor factor that way you know the cylinder bores are good.

[Guest cryoman]

What did you get for £21, Cryo??

2x seals 2x Dust covers. You must ensure the surface of the piston is in good condition, no scratches, light scoring can be addressed with P600 wet and dry and oil. Although Chris Brown does have a very valid point but you pay your money you take your chance.( If the piston and bore are in good condition and new seal and dust cover fitted correctly why should they not be servicable and operate correctly.

Regards

Nige

[Guest Battery Bill]

But for an extra twenty squid or whatever you get 2 fully serviceable components and you dont have to bother with all the cleaning, derusting, examination and restoration

Nah I still stick by buying the recon jobbies

[Guest chris brown]

My point exactly Bill

[Guest turbo]

the seals are a right pain in the arse to get in. :angry:

[peter_m7uk]

Cheers chaps. I ordered some seals from my local auto factor in the end,

using that part number. My pistons and bores look very shiny and smooth,

so I have no concerns over their integrity. Will just be very careful that

everything is spotlessly clean before I reassemble.

 

 

Pete