Gold FFM andyj007 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 i have taken pictures and will do a write up in the next day or two.. pretty straight forward. about 20 mins a wheel. a few tips to make it easier / straightforward but nothing complicated.. will see how the pedal feels today as not driven it yet i have 2001 s2 elise at the moment...and enjoying the open top dimension it brings.. i was toying with the idea of a roadster v6.. as a compromise between the elise & exora... but the evora is just so good!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAWS Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Damn you Andy, I was going to leave my caliper swap till next year, but looking at how good your looks I might have to do it sooner. Also, keep the Evora, especially if you have an Elise too, perfect garage combo. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM andyj007 Posted May 7, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) the transformation has me falling head over heals with the evora again... was looking at your car yesterday, thats going to look amazing with the caliper replace... full write up tonight.. with pics once i upgrade my account as up to my piccy limit.. nice easy job allow 3 hours, to replace, clean your wheels inside and out,, refresh the bolt bolts. thats on your own with one jack Edited May 7, 2018 by andyj007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAWS Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 You should have given me a shout yesterday. Although wasn't around that much as I spent some time in the Smart Roadster camp (since you've sold up, they've needed support) as I also took the Brabus. Spoke to the guy who does their forum called Babs (something to do with a dodgy Brabus plate) who used to be part of Blazing Squad; interesting guy. Out of interest did you use your old pads and put them in your new calipers? As like you, my pads are still in rude health, so I'd probably carry on using them when I change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo73 Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 33 minutes ago, JAWS said: ...as I spent some time in the Smart Roadster camp (since you've sold up, they've needed support) as I also took the Brabus. Spoke to the guy who does their forum called Babs (something to do with a dodgy Brabus plate) who used to be part of Blazing Squad; interesting guy. ‘Brabus’/Smart. Bibs/Babs. GLC/Blazing Squad. ???? Your fantasy, parallel universe is bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAWS Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Strange you say that, there was a very tall, camp helicopter pilot there with a supercharged red ForTwo😘 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM andyj007 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 11 hours ago, JAWS said: You should have given me a shout yesterday. Although wasn't around that much as I spent some time in the Smart Roadster camp (since you've sold up, they've needed support) as I also took the Brabus. Spoke to the guy who does their forum called Babs (something to do with a dodgy Brabus plate) who used to be part of Blazing Squad; interesting guy. Out of interest did you use your old pads and put them in your new calipers? As like you, my pads are still in rude health, so I'd probably carry on using them when I change. didnt even think about re using the old pads to be honest.... my discs are totally mint, so new pads, calipers and discs are giving me a warm feeling inside... . my cars done 27k not dissimilar to yours... so pads must last easy 60k if driven in a normal matter.. i had a look over the smart stand, didnt want to linger, my eyes started watering up... . funny enough im going to write to the owner i sold my coupe to last year , asking to give me first dibs on buying back.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Registered Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 On 07/05/2018 at 05:49, andyj007 said: i have taken pictures and will do a write up in the next day or two.. pretty straight forward. about 20 mins a wheel. a few tips to make it easier / straightforward but nothing complicated.. will see how the pedal feels today as not driven it yet i have 2001 s2 elise at the moment...and enjoying the open top dimension it brings.. i was toying with the idea of a roadster v6.. as a compromise between the elise & exora... but the evora is just so good!... Still waiting patiently for your write up Andy. Was hoping to give it a go this weekend but will wait for your input to ensure I reduce the possibility of messing something up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Registered Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Just did the swap this morning. Very simple, just time consuming (took me 3.5 hours). Once the wheels are off its just a matter of 2 caliper bolts and unscrewing the brake fluid hose that goes into the caliper. Attach thw new caliper and then bleed. Use the opportunity to clean or repaint the disc hubs. Would recommend that anyone who does this swap books the car in for a brake fluid change soon after. My brake pedal doesn't feel as good as before even though I thought I was very careful with the bleeding. Car now looks much more sporty and aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harey Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 @Registered out of interest, would you recommend any particular paint for the brake hubs/shoulders, as I am thinking of tidying up my Audi ones? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAWS Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 @Harey I used satin black Simoniz VHT paint on my disc hubs... https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/-/-/-/-/?549772211&0&cc5_161&gclid=CjwKCAjw8_nXBRAiEiwAXWe2yZpoUC-6GfbBwKcx9JWu2bTe-lVj4NAkdsBQ230weSsnjA39bG_kTxoC5mkQAvD_BwE They still look new 2 years later. I also used it on the inner area of the exhaust tips, as a touch up on the front grilles (spray in the cap and then use cotton buds to touch up), and also to spray the exhaust heat shield ducting that starts to flake and any discolouring of the bulkhead felt material. Eg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harey Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 @JAWS very nice. Do you know if a brushed paint equivalent, as I was hoping to avoid masking off lots of areas? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAWS Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 I didn't mask off any areas, I just controlled the spray away from the caliper and spun the disc to get an even coverage. Any over spray that went on to the disc face comes straight off on application of brakes when driving. (The discs are originally painted silver and first application of brake pad removes the coating the same way) Took a photo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Registered Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Anyone know what is the best way to store my removed calipers. At the moment Ive just put them in the box that the new calipers came in. However they still have some of the brake fluid inside them. Should I remove the pads and pistons and then dry everything up or will leaving as is be ok perhaps sealed in a plastic ziplocked bag? Edited May 23, 2018 by Registered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edp Posted June 28, 2019 Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 Just a wee heads up, I originally ordered Front shocks from the Motorsport auction deal and they couldn't deliver. I have subsequently seen lots on ebay for double/triple the money. Lotus now seem to have located more new front shocks for the NA and have relisted them on MA. https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/420/Suspension-and-Brakes/listings/40510/Lotus-Evora-Front-Bilstein-Shock-Absorber-(pair).html Mine got delivered this morning! Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGTE Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 It does, thanks; ordered some immediately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edp Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Excellent! Glad it helped! Had previously offered the guy on eBay £220 which he rejected so I am glad I held out. Rear shocks and springs still in stock too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM andyj007 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 cheers, i got the fronts previously too. just ordered the rears so will have a full set.. , dare say will come in handy, and save a few pounds later... ..my oriiginals are getting on for 9 years old , surely gonna start leaking at some point.. cost more than that to have them refurbished by bilstein... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashead1105 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Not trading up then @andyj007? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM andyj007 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 doesnt hurt to have them in the garage .. always sell them on... i do have plan that needs to be approved by the lotusville crew tho..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian73 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 On 28/03/2018 at 09:27, andyj007 said: thanks dave... . that makes sense id already got you pencilled in to swap them over come my annual service when my evora comes back to you...the fluids need doing this year anyway.. i did get a extra over cost from you a just before xmas.. which was very very reasonable... but thats not till september not sure i can wait that long...looking at them all shiney in the box , being quite handy with spanners (not as handy as you boys mind) , one thing thats starting to annoy me with the evora is the difficulty in accessing and doing little mods like this.. it would be shame if something so simple as swapping out calipers cant be done with out a return to base.. to use lotus diagnostic... lucky for me if i do decide to do it and mess it up... i have you guys, one of the best service centres just down the road to fix it for me.. kr Andy This is an ABS bleed issue not a specific Lotus issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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