brake conversion - few quick q's

[chris_clio_2006]

Finally have my williams brake set up waiting to be installed however noticed the guy found it a good idea not to send the bolts. Ive had a read on various threads but would just like to confirm whether im going to need the williams bolts to do the conversion? No point starting to find I do!

Also the guy who sold me them has cut the hoses (thanks!) I read they aren't needed and old ones are fine, is that true? Is it only a problem if the existing ones brake? And how likely is that?

thanks

 

[Fred@BTM]

old hoses are fine (if they're in good nick, check the condition of the rubber)

which bolts are you on about??

 

[chris_clio_2006]

Ok thanks yoza, bolts - the ones that bolt on the disks but thinking about it I haven't got bolts for the carriers either... needed???

cheers

 

[Sami]

People often cut the hoses are they are too much hassle trying to remove as they are often seized on.

Have you got the right spanners for the job? 9/11mm brake spanner is a worthwhile buy as the unions are often seized and a normal open spanner will round them off pretty quick!

 

[chris_clio_2006]

Ok cheers sami ill ask my mate to see if he's got one if not ill invest in one, i cant be bothered with the hassle of a seized on hose!
anyone know about the bolts will the originals fit the new disks and carriers?

cheers

 

[edde]

Yep old bolts will be fine just clean them and use some locking compound.

 

[chris_clio_2006]

okay thanks edde looks like im set.
Couple more quick q's, what brake fluid do people recommend? And how should I go about cleaning the calipers up so they work nicely? Just saying that becasue the movement seems a bit stiff at the moment.

cheers

 

[edde]

okay thanks edde looks like im set.
Couple more quick q's, what brake fluid do people recommend? And how should I go about cleaning the calipers up so they work nicely? Just saying that becasue the movement seems a bit stiff at the moment

You could strip them down and rebuilt the wth new seals or better still get GSF etc to do it £40 or so I think they charge each caliper.

Brake fluid depends what you do with the car stock Halfords stuff shouldbe fine for most people.

 

[chris_clio_2006]

I dont have that kind of money to be throwing at a £800 car! lol. I wanted to keep the brake upgrade under £80, which it will at the moment once ive got fluid, bleeding system and the spanner. Cant I just take it apart and clean it with methylated spirits or something?

cheers