Rescue's Official Build Thread - 88 XJS V12 Oct 12 2019
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#183
Oh!
I see what y'all are talking about. Those are the little press fit guides (rubber),,,, filled with grease,,, for the moving parts (the pins) of some calipers. They have little toothed caps. Used to shield the rider pins on the inner moving section of the caliper... And no,,,, I don't think you'll be needing these for a xjs front brake caliper.
I see what y'all are talking about. Those are the little press fit guides (rubber),,,, filled with grease,,, for the moving parts (the pins) of some calipers. They have little toothed caps. Used to shield the rider pins on the inner moving section of the caliper... And no,,,, I don't think you'll be needing these for a xjs front brake caliper.
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I'm reading "CALIPER BRUSH", to brush off dust and dirt... They are trying to sell you something extra... Up sell...
If you pop the pistons out of the calipers be very careful on inspection. If the car sat a long time, I think you said it had, the cylinder walls and pistons themselves can be very messy and creating a seal can be tough. Money certainly WAS an object for me,,, but I out and out replaced all four calipers front and back and kept it moving. That IMHO is worth the $$$$. Rock also has a great core charge policy...
Grant has a lot of good things to say about the front end and brakes, bearings, and shims. Not as easy and straightforward as a Corolla by any means.
If you pop the pistons out of the calipers be very careful on inspection. If the car sat a long time, I think you said it had, the cylinder walls and pistons themselves can be very messy and creating a seal can be tough. Money certainly WAS an object for me,,, but I out and out replaced all four calipers front and back and kept it moving. That IMHO is worth the $$$$. Rock also has a great core charge policy...
Grant has a lot of good things to say about the front end and brakes, bearings, and shims. Not as easy and straightforward as a Corolla by any means.
I was just selecting everything under the brake section lol.
Saturday is when I'll starting pulling it all apart. Gonna start with the lf as that's the only one that doesnt seem to be sticking lol.
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#188
So I've been trying to wrap my brain around why this bolt (in red #10) wont go into its home (in red #15). It just wont catch at all. I've tried everything. It's a tight spot but I can get it into position with some extensions etc. I'm wondering if the threads in #15 got messed up. I was thinking if I can get a tap into it maybe I can repair it.
So does anyone know the tread type/size of this bolt?
So does anyone know the tread type/size of this bolt?
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#190
I did file the end of the bolt to see if that would help. I'm was hoping not to remove #13 because its tight As it is. But looks like you might be right Greg. Ugh. Oh well such is life. I'm already looking forward to spring to see this car move under it's own power
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Greg in France (11-17-2019)
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So got the driver side all off. Man those hub bolts are in a tight spot. I didnt think I was gonna get then out. Took some maneuvering and my 220lbs on the wrench to break them loose lol. Anyways here's it apart. Also #4 in the last doesnt exist on my hubs. Did they stop doing that in 88 and just made it so you greased everything before you reassembled?
Hopefully someone is reading this still lol.
I'm off the next 2 weeks so gonna try and get stuff done.
Also got a guy coming to appraisal so I can finally get the car actually put in my name lol.
Hopefully someone is reading this still lol.
I'm off the next 2 weeks so gonna try and get stuff done.
Also got a guy coming to appraisal so I can finally get the car actually put in my name lol.