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exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 07:45
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well, my R33 skyline calipers arrived today. I must say they look phat and impressive, but there's something wrong....
it's *only* the calipers! no pads, no nothing - just a bare set of calipers.
What else is required, aside from pads, to make these work? I know anti-rattle shims are desireable... anyhting else?
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 07:47
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anti rattle springs? guide plates?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 08:11
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Get the rebuild kit, and a set of greenstuff pads.
All the calipers need to have are the 2 halves, the 4 bolts that hold it all together, the 2 'pins' to hold the pads in, and the weird t shaped thingo, oh, and the pistons.
Pads come with anti-rattle shims
You can see the pins and the T-piece here.
http://oz-enet.com.au/~peewee/discs/brake_done_4.j pg
If you don't have them, complain.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 08:29
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groovy - in that case, I'm a happy bunny
are we talking the $40 rebuild kit, or the $150 rebuild kit?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 08:31
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$40
$30 if you know where to go.
So what did you get exactly?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 08:43
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anyone care to host a pic or 3?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 08:49
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Frank will
Email them to him
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 10:00
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u dont need anti rattle plates in, the top guide plate you do tho.
uy need brake lines, and pads, thats all
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I supported Toymods
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 10:55
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here are some dicey pics
seems like I have everyhting except the top guide plate?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 10:58
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actually, douible checking the box, I have 1 guide plate
very helpful :\
I've got braided lines to go with it
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 12:26
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It looks like you have the pad retaining pins, but are missing the wire spring doovy that keeps them in, as well as a large ugl spring clip that holds the pads down against the pins to prevent rattle (as well as the anti rattle shims).
You can see the bits that I am talking about here in the above pic (and you can see nice clean versions in CruZida's thread).
Complain to the supplier. The only real part that you shouldn't do without is the large spring clip.
Cheers
Michael B
PS The seal kit is about $30 for both calipers, and then another $10 for the small seals that go between the halves when you split them. CruZida and I have the part numbers.
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 12:35
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[quote title=draven wrote on Wed, 01 December 2004 20:55]here are some dicey pics
those are some chunky lookin discs in the background 
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 14:02
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what they need, is to be re-built.
any brake/clutch hydraulic part that didn't use that silicone fluid, has been absorbing water vapor since it was exposed to air, and will be pretty corroded in a few days.
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Wed, 01 December 2004 14:17
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In theory yes.
I had mine off a car for about 18 months, and there was little if any corrosion. They weer stored OK, but not airtight.
I 'rebuilt' mine only because I didn't know their previous history, and besides, brakes are pretty important....
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I supported Toymods
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Re: exactly what do you need to make brakes work?
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Thu, 02 December 2004 00:25
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| Simon-AE86 wrote on Wed, 01 December 2004 18:00 |
u dont need anti rattle plates in, the top guide plate you do tho.
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You dont need antirattle plates, but they come with new greenstuff pads.
Any yes draven, it looks like you are just missing one top guide plate.
Get one, rebuild them, and be happy
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