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umitbat



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A Trap 2010 Range Rover HSE TDV8 Atacama Sand
How can I fix this?

Hi
My caliper ring seems out.
How can I fix this?

 2010 3.6tdv8 180k km.
sold 06 td6 160k
Sold 03 td6 260k

Post #601208 20th Jul 2021 7:37am
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mpirie



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Scotland 2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Luxor

I'd suggest getting new seals, removing the piston, replacing the inner seal, then the outer and slowly sliding the piston back in, assuming there's no other damage.

If the piston has been out for some time, there could be corrosion and other dirt in there.

Cleanliness will be key to success.

Mike

Post #601211 20th Jul 2021 7:53am
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Pawl



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Cairns Blue

Those rubber boots can only be fitted before the piston is inserted.
As said by mpirie, you need to remove the piston & boot first.
Ideally, remove the piston seal, clean the caliper bore, piston, seal & boot.
Then lubricate the piston seal with brake fluid & re-install.

Insert the outer diameter of the rubber boot into its retaining groove in the caliper housing.
Make sure it is pushed hard into the groove OR it will come out again !
lubricate the piston outer diameter with brake fluid & the small internal diameter of the rubber boot
The next bit is the difficult bit ! :
Insert the large diameter of the piston into the small diameter in the boot, stretching the boot lip over the piston with your fingers or eg a clean, but lubricated flat screwdriver.
At this stage the piston is NOT being inserted into the caliper bore.

It's not easy, but it is possible & may take a few attempts until you find the best method to suit you.
Once the boot is stretched over the piston, you can then line up the piston with the caliper housing bore & making sure it is "square!, slowly push the piston in until it reaches the bottom of the bore.
Job Done !

Good luck
(PS Practice makes perfect ! ) Paul,
2001 Discovery 2 TD5, 211,000 miles & climbing
2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue 145,000 miles & climbing
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Post #601236 20th Jul 2021 10:52am
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kevinp



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black

Having done this myself numerous times, Pawl's explanation is word perfect. Thumbs Up The only thing I would add is, if the piston has any heavy rust on it that won't clean off and leave a smooth surface, bin it and get a new one.

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umitbat



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A Trap 2010 Range Rover HSE TDV8 Atacama Sand

Thanks for responses.
Taking caliper apart is a little stressful for me. Confused
Other issue is all pads are about same accept the one on the right outer side. That was almost on the metal.
Last week I changed the rears and the same side outer of right pad was on metal .
Is this a coincidence? 2010 3.6tdv8 180k km.
sold 06 td6 160k
Sold 03 td6 260k

Post #601267 20th Jul 2021 3:34pm
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Haylands



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England 2014 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

I find the easiest way to get the seal over the piston is to fit the seal, offer the piston up pushing back against the seal, pull it forward a couple of mm to give clearance, use a pice of wood or one of the old pads to restrain the piston, then blow the seal over the piston with an airline...

Seal in position...




wood or old pad here... then blow...


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Then slide the piston back in and fit the seal to the rebate in the piston....


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I also find that brake assembly grease is slippier than brake fluid.

Your worn pads are a sign of sticking callipers, free them off by moving the pistons in and out, rebuild or replace them... Thumbs Up Pete

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Post #601357 21st Jul 2021 9:26am
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umitbat



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A Trap 2010 Range Rover HSE TDV8 Atacama Sand

Great advice thanks Haylands. 2010 3.6tdv8 180k km.
sold 06 td6 160k
Sold 03 td6 260k

Post #601375 21st Jul 2021 12:18pm
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umitbat



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A Trap 2010 Range Rover HSE TDV8 Atacama Sand

Can that piston cause vibration?
It happens if I brake while turning a corner mostly.
Will pad stick more if wheels are turned?
Because when cold it is all good. 2010 3.6tdv8 180k km.
sold 06 td6 160k
Sold 03 td6 260k

Post #601760 25th Jul 2021 8:48am
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umitbat



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A Trap 2010 Range Rover HSE TDV8 Atacama Sand

Yes the piston was stuck and was the cause of vibrations.
I tried to take it out myself but could not and almost dropped the car from jack while pumping the brake.
I took out the caliper and took it to a brake shop.
But while putting back caliper realized one seal was not fully in place at the rear side.
Always check job before leaving the shop Evil or Very Mad 2010 3.6tdv8 180k km.
sold 06 td6 160k
Sold 03 td6 260k

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