Removing brake reservoir

[TimMB]

I'm outside removing my brake calipers (god bless wireless) do I take the brake fluid reservoir off the caliper or off the end going into the car?

Thanks!

 

[TimMB]

Should I be taking this off??

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Brake fluid reservoir on a caliper ?? Just undo the brakeline going into the caliper mate . Get plenty of rags ready for the fluid that will spill out , then either used a clamp for the brake line of stick something in the end of the pipe to stop it leaking out .

And whatever you do " DON'T " get brake fluid on any of the paintwork , its as good as paint stripper and will fcuk it up bigtime .

You painting up your calipers mate ??

 

[TimMB]

Well I'm changing my discs and pads and was following your guide. I've taken the pads out can i not just hang the calipers on my suspension strut? Stupid? I'm having problems taking the caliper bracket those bolts are welded in!!

Thanks for the help!!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Well I'm changing my discs and pads and was following your guide. I've taken the pads out can i not just hang the calipers on my suspension strut? Stupid? I'm having problems taking the caliper bracket those bolts are welded in!!

Thanks for the help!!

Just tie up the caliper onto the suspension spring so the weight of the caliper isn't gonna damage or kink the brakeline .

The bolts for the caliper are pretty tight , better of using a socket rather than a spanner . If its really tight you could try tapping the socket wrench with a hammer to crack it open but usually just pushing down hard on it should be enough .

Just puta bit of loctite thread compound on the bolts when you put the bolts back in .

 

[TimMB]

Thanks mate!! Very helpful, thing is it is 18mm rather than 17mm and I don't have a 18mm socket, going to have to use a hammer with the spanner!

 

[TimMB]

Do I turn the bolt clockwise or anticlockwise.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Do I turn the bolt clockwise or anticlockwise.

Sorry mate i just nipped out . Can't remember off the top of my head but i'm almost certain its a 17mm spanner / socket .

Anticlockwise on . On a right handed thread ( normal ) if you think " clock to lock " !

13mm and 17mm spanners to remove the caliper mounting bracket to replace your pads .