Which caliper pins?

[Barney626]

So need to give my front calipers a good clean soonish as they are starting to squeak while im driving along due to sticking.

I'm almost 100% sure my current pins are jammed in there nice and tight, plus I want to replace them anyway with new ones.

But which pins to get?

Seen the Mintex ones on RPD: https://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/parts/popular-products/front-brake-pads-pin-kit/

Also seen the Mr.Pink ones suggested here: http://www.clio197.net/threads/new-design-brembo-fitting-pins-interest.10578/

Anyone used either of these? The RPD ones are half the price about so if they do the job just as well might as well go for those?

 

[Benno]

The Mr Pink ones are spot on. Obviously you pay more but I think it'll make life a lot easier in the long run.

If you go for the Mintex ones, I wouldn't want to leave them in at one time for more than 4-5 months before getting them out or they may seize.

 

[Big Ben]

+1 mr pink

 

[-Eddie-]

+ 1 for Mr Pink. Tried and tested for years by dozens of members.

 

[Foxspeed]

you only have to service the brakes once a year the pins never seize then...never changed the pins on my 197 or even on a few of my mates cars

 

[Sean197]

you only have to service the brakes once a year the pins never seize then...never changed the pins on my 197 or even on a few of my mates cars

This. I used the standard pins, stripped and cleaned the brakes every summer and never had any issues with removing the pins.

 

[link]

I've used these and can't complain...

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-CL...AKE-PAD-PIN-KIT-BREMBO-BPF1848D-/261628308766

As above, give them some annual TLC and they won't stick. If yours are proper stuck mate don't mess about just cut a chunk out the pins in the middle, knock one side out then slide a parallel pin punch through the hole and whack away!

 

[petercronin]

+1 for Mr.Pinks pins. They cost more but in the long run they’ll save you hassle.


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