Anyone rebuilt their front calipers?

[SiberianPatrol]

I was told by my mechanic that I need a front caliper rebuild (both sides) on my 99 GU and figured I'd save some coin and do it myself as I've done brake jobs many times before. I ordered a good aftermarket lot (Seiken) and it all seems pretty straightforward.

Kit has 4 piston seals, 4 boots, 4 pin boots, 2 bushings, 2 bleeder caps and 2 kinds of grease - red and orange.

The thing that is throwing me is the 2 different kinds of grease. They are different consistencies but nothing is stated in the instructions other than to "apply special grease to the entire surface of the piston seal prior to assembly".

Does this mean both kinds of grease for both pistons on each caliper or what? Also any other tips on rebuilding the calipers would be appreciated.



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1999 GU RD28Ti turbo diesel; manual transmission; 33" Khumo mudders; ... more mods on the way ;)

[Bigcol]

I would hazard to guess, that one is for the seals on the piston, and the other is for the bushes.........

unless one is for one side, and the other is for the other

damn, I am googling it now
I want to know

[SiberianPatrol]

Well between the 2 of us maybe we can find the answer ;)


1999 GU RD28Ti turbo diesel; manual transmission; 33" Khumo mudders; ... more mods on the way ;)

[Bigcol]

hows your reading in Russian..............??
https://m.avito.ru/moskva/zapchasti_i_aksessuary/remkomplekt_supporta_nissan_patrol_y61_271366896

[SiberianPatrol]

Pretty good. I live in Russia ;). Siberia to be exact.


1999 GU RD28Ti turbo diesel; manual transmission; 33" Khumo mudders; ... more mods on the way ;)

[Bigcol]

yeah, I have a mate who can speak it and understand it - but cannot read it.................

[SiberianPatrol]

Nothing on that page - it's just an advert for the kit. No instructions. But that's basically the exact kit I have


1999 GU RD28Ti turbo diesel; manual transmission; 33" Khumo mudders; ... more mods on the way ;)

[Bigcol]

sorry mate

[SiberianPatrol]

sorry mate

Appreciate the effort, mate. I'm thinking the thicker grease must be for the seals and the thinner for the slider pins. Going to try to do a little more research today and see if I can find out for sure.

[Bigcol]

that sounds about right you know.............................

although, why 2 different types of grease is beyond me...........

[SiberianPatrol]

that sounds about right you know.............................

although, why 2 different types of grease is beyond me...........

I agree. Most of the places with instructions just said one type of grease. The thick red grease is designed to work with the brake fluid so it doesn't break down. Will do a bit more research, but I guess I'm just going to have to do it and see what works.

[Bigcol]

usually its just 1 type of rubber grease

maybe for hot weather / cold weather.....?