I have an '81 with Girling calipers in front and solid rotors. I also have a new set of PBR pads and teflon shims I bought 2 years ago for our former '85 245 with vented rotors. Question is do these cars share the same size pads? They are the correct shape, but may be too thick, or have I just not pushed the pistons in far enough?

Also, is it terribly hard to rebuild these calipers as the rubber boots don't look too good, at least one doesn't.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Josh

Also, crack open the bleeders when you compress the pistons back in - makes it easier and less chance of screwing up the piston seal in the master cylinder.

Justin B.
83 244 Turbo

If both cars have Girling brakes, the pads are the same.

I usually have to push the pistons in several times and quickly get the pad inserted with shims. So yes it can be a little difficult. If the boots are exposing the sides of the piston and fluid leak is evident then a rebuild kit would have new boots. Best to get new calipers- probably not worth the rebuild by qualified mechanics and not worth the safety risk if you don't know how. Be sure to use sil-glyde or permatex green brake grease and apply to the piston contact suface, back side of pad, pad edges, and retatiner pins.
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