Brake caliper split seal

jamlip · 04-07-2005, 20:40

I was out this evening giving my calipers a lick of hammerite, when I noticed the rubber boot (around the piston thing) on one of the front ones was torn. It doesn't look fresh, although its about 20mm long.

Is this a problem, and if so, what problems can I expect? Can you buy the rubber boot on its own and just strip everything apart and replace it? Alternatively, how much would I be looking at for a set of 312s?

**VRStu** · 04-07-2005, 20:47

312's are £250 delivered as per Steve's post in the for sale this morning.

Assuming you have a Fabia VRS the seals are 431 698 471 B and just under £10.

jamlip · 04-07-2005, 22:54

Oh ****.

I was refitting everything and managed to cross-thread one of the holes into which the screw-in peg thingies fit. The thread is basically gone.

So I need a new one....

Anyone got a part number, or a name of the part? It's the big cast thing onto which the brake assembly / shock / wishbone attaches.

What a complete ****head.

jamlip · 04-07-2005, 23:04

Hi Stu,

Sorry - am a bit upset with myself... Thanks for your help with this. I have a 1.9TDI. Are they the same brakes?

£250 is a bit out of my league at the moment as I am involved in the Eibach group buy. Maybe one day!

Lummox · 04-07-2005, 23:07

You need a new bearing housing then, whoops.

Around £100 iirc

Plus a wheel bearing @ £70iirc

jamlip · 04-07-2005, 23:22

You are joking me....

Why do I need a new wheel bearing?

Arghh...

**VRStu** · 05-07-2005, 07:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamlip

You are joking me....

Why do I need a new wheel bearing?

Arghh...

I think Lummox is saying you're gonna need a new hub arrangement, which will also require the new bearing. That will involve undoing the driveshaft end nut to get it off. It's circa £100 plus the £70 bearing as Lummox said and is gonna cost you a good hour or so's labour as well.

Perhaps this will help you -

jamlip · 05-07-2005, 09:34

Does the PD100 use the same wheel bearing housing as a Comfort? It's the one with the integrated calliper carrier...

Think I have found a solution...

**VRStu** · 05-07-2005, 12:51

There are a couple of different ones mainly depending on PAS or not. Best to ask your dealer or if you can post the PT No. of yours.

04-07-2005, 20:40	#1
jamlip Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brake caliper split seal I was out this evening giving my calipers a lick of hammerite, when I noticed the rubber boot (around the piston thing) on one of the front ones was torn. It doesn't look fresh, although its about 20mm long. Is this a problem, and if so, what problems can I expect? Can you buy the rubber boot on its own and just strip everything apart and replace it? Alternatively, how much would I be looking at for a set of 312s?

04-07-2005, 20:47	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,823 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	312's are £250 delivered as per Steve's post in the for sale this morning. Assuming you have a Fabia VRS the seals are 431 698 471 B and just under £10. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

04-07-2005, 23:07	#5
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	You need a new bearing housing then, whoops. Around £100 iirc Plus a wheel bearing @ £70iirc __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

05-07-2005, 12:51	#9
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,823 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	There are a couple of different ones mainly depending on PAS or not. Best to ask your dealer or if you can post the PT No. of yours. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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04-07-2005, 22:54	#3
jamlip Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh **. I was refitting everything and managed to cross-thread one of the holes into which the screw-in peg thingies fit. The thread is basically gone. So I need a new one.... Anyone got a part number, or a name of the part? It's the big cast thing onto which the brake assembly / shock / wishbone attaches. What a complete **head.

04-07-2005, 23:04	#4
jamlip Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Stu, Sorry - am a bit upset with myself... Thanks for your help with this. I have a 1.9TDI. Are they the same brakes? £250 is a bit out of my league at the moment as I am involved in the Eibach group buy. Maybe one day!

04-07-2005, 23:22	#6
jamlip Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You are joking me.... Why do I need a new wheel bearing? Arghh...

05-07-2005, 09:34	#8
jamlip Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does the PD100 use the same wheel bearing housing as a Comfort? It's the one with the integrated calliper carrier... Think I have found a solution...