1 December 2020
I removed the calipers from the rear hubs. The ABS sensor bolts sheared just like the front. Thankfully due to the way they are mounted, I was able to easily remove them with a cold chisel. Separating the calliper from the carrier was ok for one but the other was to seized. Despite plenty of penetrating fluid and lots of levering it didn't want to budge. I need to find a better way to lever the carrier off. 2 December 2020 Dropped the subframes, control arms, anti roll bars, and subframe braces off for blasting and powder coating. I'm not getting the ARB and rear subframe brace powder coated. The ARBs I want to paint at home. The rear brace needs modifying to fit the Replicar chassis, so I will modify it when I get the chassis and paint it myself. Powder coating should be ready in a couple of weeks. I've gone for powder coating to match the chassis (grey). 4 December 2020 Worked some more on the rear brakes this evening, tried levering the carrier off the caliper, but that didn't seem to make any difference. In the end I got the blowtorch out and applied some heat to it. Applying a hammer to it eventually had the desired result. I then cleaned up the carriers with my bench grinder, wire wheel in my drill and a rinse in the part cleaner. I dismantled one of the calipers so I can paint it. Upon inspection a new piston will be required along with new seals. I've ordered a Bigg Red kit for both rear brakes, which includes new pistons. I've used Bigg Red repair kits before and they are well priced and good quality.
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