Brake Caliper Question

[Marc C]

Hopefully this is a very easy question, but as I didn't take the car apart I don't have a reference whilst putting it back together...

I think the front brake calipers have been put back on the wrong sides, as the bleed nipple is pointing downwards and I think it should be pointing upwards, photos I've found on various threads seem to confirm this but just want to be sure before swapping them over.

This is how they were set up when I bought it.

[Top Gear TVR]

i have never known air fall in brake fluid.

Mine have nipples at the top :-)

[mep12345]

They are definitely upside down. Bleed nipples should be at top. Ask Steve J it'll never be forgotten Steve but at least you are not alone anymore

[Marc C]

[quote=Top Gear TVR]i have never known air fall in brake fluid.

That was my reckoning as-well, but I'm learning very quickly to 'never assume anything' when it comes to TVR's

Thanks for confirming

[mep12345]

Marc look at the photo in your brake pipes post it shows you what they should look like

[Marc C]

mep12345 said:

Marc look at the photo in your brake pipes post it shows you what they should look like

I know, it makes perfect sense... but so far every time I done anything on the car that seems logical it hasn't been anything like logical

This is how there were when I bought the car, caliper on but no pipes etc. and it only when you start looking in detail that you get the 'hang on a second' moments

[mep12345]

Fully understand was just pointing out the difference in the photos that'll show you the error of the previous owner on yours. There are also pictures that show the correct way up on my website www.gbsportscar.com

[Marc C]

mep12345 said:

Fully understand was just pointing out the difference in the photos that'll show you the error of the previous owner on yours. There are also pictures that show the correct way up on my website www.gbsportscar.com

Thanks for the link, looks a very good resource for me

[steve j]

mep12345 said:

They are definitely upside down. Bleed nipples should be at top. Ask Steve J it'll never be forgotten Steve but at least you are not alone anymore

i well remember the event and I laughed myself, the bleed nipples should definately be on top.

[Top Gear TVR]

steve j - didn't know you had owned more than one!

Things you learn every day.

[Marc C]

Seems the setscrews are also 8.8 as opposed to 10.9

Where are ppl buying there nuts and bolts from these days, carn't find these on Namrick and my 'tinternetin' only seems to find packs of a 100

[steve j]

Top Gear TVR said:

steve j - didn't know you had owned more than one!

Things you learn every day.

HelloSteve Bought a chim which has had a full chassis, wishbones, suspension and brakes restoration, new hood and rear screen.


It`s a different drive altogether to my S, a smoother less bouncy ride, but still very entertaining

Edited by steve j on Saturday 21st December 19:06

[glenrobbo]

Top Gear TVR said:

i have never known air fall in brake fluid.

Mine have nipples at the top.

Steve,
Your nipples are not very pronounced in that photo, please could you splash some cold water on them, go outside, & take another pic.
Just so we know what we're up against.

Edited by glenrobbo on Sunday 22 December 01:00

[steve j]

glenrobbo said:

Steve,
Your nipples are not very pronounced in that photo, please could you splash some cold water on them, go outside, & take another pic.
Just so we know what we're up against.

Edited by glenrobbo on Sunday 22 December 01:00

Glen, my nipples were tight and dirty they`re now a little greasy after they had a seeing to even my missus came out and watched me tug at them

[phillpot]

Marc C said:

Where are people buying there nuts and bolts from these days?

Ebay, or if you ever find yourself in Birmingham the guys at Nutters are very helpful and will sell any quantity you want.