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dch1950

Refurbishing Girling Calipers

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dch1950

Hi everyone,

I have decided to switch from my current Bendix front calipers (clunk click every trip) to the 1.9 Girling version. I obtained a pair from Efray and have a Bigg red seal kit to fit if neccessary.

I dismantled both calipers, bleed nips out - OK, pistons out - OK, slider and bolts out - OK.

The only thing that raises a query is the slider pins. One of each pair seems to have a piece/section of rubber tube fitted to it. These being slightly smaller in diameter than the other of the pair.

My question is what purpose does the sleeved pin serve , if at all.

Or alternatively is this actually right or have I got to buy some new slider pins (cos I've got 2 that are the wrong size)

Can anyone help/comment

regards

Dave

Ps my pug is a PH2 1.6 1991

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petesy71

hi dave, dont know what the rubbers for but i recently refurbed my calipers with the big red kit and my sliders were the exact same, two with a rubber sleeve. i put them all back together and they're working great, so i wouldnt worry about it, cheers, pete.

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dch1950
hi dave, dont know what the rubbers for but i recently refurbed my calipers with the big red kit and my sliders were the exact same, two with a rubber sleeve. i put them all back together and they're working great, so i wouldnt worry about it, cheers, pete.

Cheers Pete,

It just seems a odd thing to do doesn't it. I.e why ?

Still if its' AOK then fair enough.

I just want to get rid of the reverse clunk.

regards

Dave

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petesy71

hi dave, it seemed odd to me as well, but i reckoned they were ok as both sides were the same. maybe someone can reveal they're purpose?

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