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ATE calliper repair kit - where can I buy them?

I have a problem that the pads on one of my front wheels is rubbing on the disc. Not really badly but its definitely rubbing ( am concerned that it will get too hot and stop working - is this likely?). The brakes do work extremely well - I may be getting over concerned?

I have taken the hoses of and flushed them with new fluid and bled the system to get all the dirt out. the hoses don't seem to be blocked. I can only assume that as the car had stood for a while before I bought it earlier this year that the pistons are in need of a good cleaning. However I can't find a repair kit to replace the seals etc in the UK. Does anyone know of anyone, anywhere in the world who can supply these? Otherwise it looks like a new set of callipers.

The calliper are 2 pin ATE and have the number 48 on them.

Thanks

Will

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will
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The pads are supposed to be in constant contact with the disc. Otherwise, you'd have to push the brake pedal way too far. What makes you say they are rubbing? Rubbing and dragging are different things. You can tell if a side is dragging if it feels warmer than the other side after a drive, or if the car pulls while driving. If your car is not exhibiting any bad symptoms, I wouldn't worry about it.

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Anthony

When I get the front end of the ground the wheel at one side will spin quite freely with just a little noise of contact with the disc, the other side will spin but not as easily so its not really causing any drag. Last time I tried to test how hot the discs were, both were finger burning hot but then Id just used them to stop. I do feel that one side must be getting hotter as there is definitely more contact. The car does not pull to one side even when braking.

My main concern is what happens if they get way too hot on a long run - I'm not sure what the dangers are?

thanks

Will

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will

replace the hoses! JC Whitney has 'em for about $10 each.

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Crusader george

I think I may have two kits on the shelf I would give you a good deal on. The other poster is correct...check the hoses! if they are old they are the first thing i would do..after bleeding new fluid thru the whole system. Change the fluid out before changing any components...then when you install the new stuff youdo not have that gritty old fluid contaminating your new stuff!

Use patience when bleeding the calipers. Soak the bleed screws with a rust penetrant, and have the correct (i believe 7 mm) wrench. otherwise, if you break the bleed screws, you will be in a pinch.

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vgonman

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