I have brake squeal. It’s fine when the windows are up, but when you see pedestrians and other drivers turn, look and wince as you come to a stop you realise that despite the serenity in the cabin you need to do something about it.

So I decided to take the front wheels off and take a look (well, wheel… I didn’t make it to the other side!)

My plan was to take the pads out to check for copper slip, sticky stuff and other issues, as well as check over the pistons to see how they look… but can’t get the bloody pins out!

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I must have spent 15/20 minutes per pin yesterday on our L405, two dissimilar metals is never fun.

Ours were not in such bad shape, but even then I ended up cutting one in half that was just bending out.

I cleaned them up and then soaked them in a quick release fluid for a hour or so before, then with a good quality punch started to work them forwards and backwards until they were nice and free.

I also cleaned out all the holes of corrosion and coated in copper slip prior to assembling with new pins etc.

Probably the worst brake job I’ve ever done!

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I’ve got this job to look forward to soon. Might start soaking the pins in plus gas...
I’ve got all new fitting kit alongside the pads and discs. Also bought new caliper bolts and the correct socket for them
Once again, Advanced Factors for me  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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These 6 pots are becoming a right pain. The issue is the locking collar on the inside edge, stuck in place then the pin bends while trying to remove

I've had to drill and extract the pins in the past, they have been that tight...

Ceramic grease is essential when rebuilding, to prevent the pins seizing again in the future

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Good shout on the copper slip, not sure why I always reach for it as it never touches the lotus.

On the subject of the lotus, that’s aluminium and steel all over the place, Lotus use duralac joint compound from the factory and you have absolutely no issues between the two metals. Sold - Bell a 2015 MY16 Loire Blue Autobiography 4.4 SDV8
Previously George a 2007 MY07 Java Black VSE 3.6 TDV8
Previously a 04 MY04 Defender 90

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Cheers for the posts guys. I have a pot of copper slip, but will now get something more suitable such as duralac or permatex. Currently driving: 2012 L322 SE Overfinch 4.4 tdv8

Past rides:
2014 Audi Q7 3.0d (good riddance)
2010 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged
2011 L320 HSE 3.0 sdv6
2014 Jaguar XF-RS 5.0 supercharged
2007 BMW 535D
2005 Mini Cooper S

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