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[Diamond Black Geezer]

Next on the list, once my new HT leads arrive, and she's running nicely, will be suspension and brakes, one corner at a time. I'm guessing I'll be looking at changing the brake fluid too, also got some pads and discs, but when it comes to the calipers I'm thinking -

I pump all the way in, (nearly) all the way out,
check for corrosion/bad perished seals.
check for damage to hoses

Aiming to give them good clean up, and to paint them too. So thinking that this would be a perfect time to replace brake fluid, if the calipers are off the old girl for painting.

Anything I've missed?

Thanks in advance, here's my favourite Christmas smiley 

[tigers_gonads]

Wheel off
Split calliper and carrier.
Pads out and bin them.
Check for any damage to the rubber boots / any sign of fluid.
Make sure the piston moves in and out a little (with the reservoir top off)
Wire brush the calliper / carrier clean.
Smear a little bit of copperslip on the surface were the new pads fit / slide.
Rebuild
Don't hammer the pads for a few miles or until you get your brake feel back.

Painting a totally gay colour is optional 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Wheel off
Split calliper and carrier.
Pads out and bin them.
Check for any damage to the rubber boots / any sign of fluid.
Make sure the piston moves in and out a little (with the reservoir top off)
Wire brush the calliper / carrier clean.
Smear a little bit of copperslip on the surface were the new pads fit / slide.
Rebuild
Don't hammer the pads for a few miles or until you get your brake feel back.

Painting a totally gay colour is optional 

Cheers, that's what I'd call a 'proper' answer, nice and traditional old-fashioned real mechanic-ing 

Also you'll be happy to learn the colour I'm going for... silver... the very best match as they came out the factory I can find. 


Or pink with lilac spots.. one or the other.

[omega3000]

Red paint for calipers but after a while they turn pink with the heat 

[The Sheriff]

Like old corsas and astras 

[tigers_gonads]

Wheel off
Split calliper and carrier.
Pads out and bin them.
Check for any damage to the rubber boots / any sign of fluid.
Make sure the piston moves in and out a little (with the reservoir top off)
Wire brush the calliper / carrier clean.
Smear a little bit of copperslip on the surface were the new pads fit / slide.
Rebuild
Don't hammer the pads for a few miles or until you get your brake feel back.

Painting a totally gay colour is optional 

Cheers, that's what I'd call a 'proper' answer, nice and traditional old-fashioned real mechanic-ing 

Also you'll be happy to learn the colour I'm going for... silver... the very best match as they came out the factory I can find. 


Or pink with lilac spots.. one or the other.

Nah, pink with yellow spots would look great in a Mr Blobby sort of way