As an update - I have now cleaned, scrubbed and cleaned again the calipers. They are now painted (but not baked, this can happen on the car over time).
I've also taken the opportunity to paint the rear brake drums whilst the wheels were all off for new tires today. They are now refitted with new bolts.
The new pistons should arrive next week so can be fitted with new seals etc. and can then be refitted.
I have now also moved my number plate to the left hand side of the car (looks neat, but not symmetrical) so that the air scoop can work to its maximum. Whilst I was under the car I fitted a rubber air dam. When I get the brakes back on I hope this will lower the running temperatures in the WA summer!
In 2012 I came across this company when prepping to paint my rear drums (car drums that is...) http://biggred.co.uk/ Didn't use them but from research found lots have good things to say.
On return from my break in the southwest of WA the new brake pipes from BHM had arrived complete with crush copper washers.
I fitted the passenger side and installed the "Green Stuff" pads (without the 3M backing, but with copper slip due to clearances) and started on the drivers side. All was going well until I tightened up the brake pipe to the caliper when it sheared at the "shoulder" of the pipe just as the washer started to crush.
Thankfully the thread inside the caliper just twisted out with an "easy out" between my fingers.
BHM service excellent as normal and a new pipe is on its way! Seeming a manufacturing issue??
Just now need the new pipe, to bleed the brakes, a bit of luck and the overhaul is complete!
What is noticeable is that the passenger wheel which always slightly binded is now much better and rotates freely with only light "drag" from the brake pads at one point. Must have got the brake discs on OK!
