Ginger pig Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Hi, After a little help and advice please!! trying to refurbish my rear callipers. does anyone know how to separate the aluminium casing from the iron bracket? I’ve tried heating up the iron part but to no avail!! thoughts?? cheers mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydclements Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Considering the relative rates of expansion, I'd suggest cooling but be wary as the metal will then become more brittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Popular Post fjmuurling Posted September 29, 2022 Solution Popular Post Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 NO Heat There is a spring loaded pin, You need to press (there is a small hole on one side) it, after which the steel part can slide of the aluminium part. Attached a manual for overhauling the bendix rear brakes. Bendix Overhaul ex Matra club.pdf 1 1 1 Quote Esprit Freak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger pig Posted September 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Fantastic… that explains a lot!! Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger pig Posted September 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Would anyone happen to know where you can get a seal kit from? cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted September 29, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 I got mine from SJ Sportscars. 1 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger pig Posted October 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 All, just to give you an update; I managed to free the two parts from each other. There are two holes on the side of the bracket. The smaller one is the one holding the pin. I could not get either pin to recess (despite hitting them with a drift); so ended up drilling them out. Will now replace with a grub screw. Apparently these do need separating otherwise they make the piston bind as the corrosion between the two metals creates inward pressure.. it’s all in the guide that was kindly shared on this post. Cheers Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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