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| Brando |
 Nov 7 2004, 05:08 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!!  Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California  |
I've had my first caliper death... or it is still slowly dieing...
Original calipers on the rear and the right rear is finally puddling everywhere. I can drive, but cautiously. Now i'm faced with buying a rear caliper, a pair of rear calipers... or rebuilding the blown caliper. Pelican Parts has a good how-to and also a rebuild kit available for $20. Has anyone rebuilt their calipers? how long does it take and how hard is it? I think if i follow the directions precisely i can rebuild it... problem is I dont have a lot of spare time on a weeknight to take it apart and spend a few hours rebuilding it... especially with the projected rain this week... All advice apprecieated (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) PS: Posted a 'want' ad in the fs/wanted forum. |
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| McMark |
Nov 7 2004, 07:37 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I'd guess it would take you about 3 hours to rebuild one stock rear caliper the first time. Fronts are much easier. Once you're experienced it'll only take about 30 minutes to do new seals and boots on a rear. Messing with the adjusters is the most confusing part. Once you have them apart and can see how they work, things make more sense.
Answer to the inevitable question: Use compressed air. You'll understand once you get started. |
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Brando To buy new caliper or rebuild current? Nov 7 2004, 05:08 PM
Carlitos Way You might want to look at the other thread called ... Nov 7 2004, 05:17 PM Lawrence Rebuilding your caliper isn't a difficult task... Nov 7 2004, 07:53 PM Brando thank you, all of you, this does help incredibly :... Nov 7 2004, 08:56 PM McMark Washers? If brake fluid is leaking out of the adj... Nov 8 2004, 12:29 AM scott thacher lose the p brake put a set of fronts on the rear, ... Nov 8 2004, 12:37 AM Brando interesting idea, but how do i park on hills? Nov 8 2004, 09:53 AM SLITS 
scott thacher like slits says turn the wheels, i personaly would... Nov 8 2004, 01:15 PM |
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