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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: WeekendMechanic on 16 December 2013, 15:05

Title: Caliper repair kit
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 16 December 2013, 15:05

Anyone done these before? I am having trouble getting the plastic sleves in with the metal sleves,they always kink on me or just come out the other side. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190740833462?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Title: Re: Caliper repair kit
Post by: dragonfly on 16 December 2013, 19:42

I don't thinik you need them.

Title: Re: Caliper repair kit
Post by: Mr Blue on 17 December 2013, 20:22

chuck them out and copper grease.

Title: Re: Caliper repair kit
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 18 December 2013, 11:37

Ok first of all, you do need them, second never apply copper grease to caliper sleeves, use silicone grease or ,anti seize grease third wrap the plastic sleeve with silicone insert in grommet and push in metal sleeve viola snug as a bug :wink:.