how do i take calliper off

1. vtr_tubz Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 dudley Posts: 22 citroen saxo vtr-vts 16v

   #1 24th August 2009, 19:38

   how do i take of rear passanger side breake calliper
2. vtr_tubz Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 dudley Posts: 22 citroen saxo vtr-vts 16v

   #2 24th August 2009, 19:55

   could some 1 plz tell me how i take the rear passanger side brake calliper off
3. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #3 24th August 2009, 19:56

   jack rear of car up, take wheel off.
   
   Detach the brake line, 10mm or 11mm cant remember off the top of my head.
   Then 2 x 19mm hex head bolts looesn them off.
   
   Pusy the handbrake lever in to detach the cable.
   
   Done.
4. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #4 24th August 2009, 19:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by vtr_tubz could some 1 plz tell me how i take the rear passanger side brake calliper off

   i just did, give people a chance to reply you only posted less than 30minutes ago lol
5. vtr_tubz Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 dudley Posts: 22 citroen saxo vtr-vts 16v

   #5 24th August 2009, 19:58

   will any fluid come out of the brake line?
6. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #6 24th August 2009, 19:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by vtr_tubz will any fluid come out of the brake line?

   yes it will drip out.
   
   Will have to top it up and re bleed the brakes.
   Might get away with just bleeding that one caliper.
   
   But tbh most the fluid will drain out anyway if leave it over 10minutes.
7. vtr_tubz Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 dudley Posts: 22 citroen saxo vtr-vts 16v

   #7 24th August 2009, 20:00

   ok cheers
8. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #8 24th August 2009, 20:01

   no probs.
   
   IMO buy a saxo haynes manual, they do take the long route around doing things, but come in handy for diagrams and how to do things.
   
   Just get stuck in, its a piece of piss.
9. vtr_tubz Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 dudley Posts: 22 citroen saxo vtr-vts 16v

   #9 24th August 2009, 21:26

   can i do anythin really bad if i try doin it myself n will it go back as easy as it comes off?
10. wall-e L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Canterbury Posts: 57 1997 106 gti (aka wall-e)

    #10 24th August 2009, 21:51

    Be very very careful when screwing the brake line union (threaded bit on the end) back into the caliper.
    
    Its very easy to get it cross threaded!
    
    If you are changing the pads make sure you clean all the runners properly and free everything up.
    
    The piston screws back into the caliper housing, unlike on the front where you can squeeze the piston back with a g clamp.
    
    Don't forget to copper slip the back of the pads.
    
    A little tip I found useful was to use the rubber bleed nipple cover from the caliper and slip it onto the end of the brake line (you'll see what I mean). This stopped the flow of fluid in my case, enough that I hardly had any topping up to do when I refitted/bled the system.
    
    Be careful not to bend or kink the brake line too, otherwise it'll be fun and games getting a new section.
    
    To be totally honest though, providing you take your time... you'll be A-Okay
11. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

    #11 24th August 2009, 22:08

    get a brake clamp, http://www.mityvac.com/hq_images/07605.jpg
    
    will have to bleed the system after but hopefully not as much and as said you might get away with just bleeding that caliper.