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NickMc

Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Norn Iron
Posts: 1572

Stainless steel caliper pistons

Thinking of rebuilding my genuine AP calipers, same old story on them - wiper seal has come out and the exposed piston is rusty.

I’ve seen a few different places advertising stainless steel pistons, but my question I guess is has anyone tried the different “brands” and how well have they lasted and fitted?

Thanks

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16th Sep 2018 8:28pm

Devon-Rover

Member Since: 22 Jan 2015
Location: South Devon
Posts: 909

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Aintree Green

I have used EAC parts stainless pistons with no issues still would recommend using genuine seals and retainers

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16th Sep 2018 8:45pm

Maxxed_Ross

Member Since: 06 Jun 2012
Location: Bathgate / North Sea
Posts: 340

I've used this bunch in the past

https://www.facebook.com/BrakeCaliperSpecialists/

Their pistons used to come with a lifetime warranty, but I'm unsure if they still do 2013 Discovery 4 HSE Lux | 2001 Defender 90 TD5 | 2007 Prodrive RB320

16th Sep 2018 9:09pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7705

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

There was a post on this recently my advice then was don't bother with stainless pistons just buy a complete new caliper it will last pretty much as long and the price difference will not be massivebefore labour. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

17th Sep 2018 9:03am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2087

1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Pennine Grey

I agree with James, above.
Having both overhauled calipers and replaced with new, I would recommend direct replacement with new now, just from the point of view of ease of replacement and time taken to do so. AP Lockheed calipers aren't expensive compared to the cost of overhauling and I really don't think that trying to save money and extend the service life of worn, under performing safety critical items is particularly good practice.
HTH
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

17th Sep 2018 10:08am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2557

Indeed, replacement is still be best option while calipers are still available so easily and cheaply.

I rebuilt a set of front ones many years ago with stainless pistons and they worked well, however the pistons still tarnished over time requiring cleaning and the seal retainers still rust and fall out just as easily. So I saw no benefit over just junking the calipers are replacing them.

17th Sep 2018 10:23am

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