DaBombX

iTrader: (1)

I think there's minor leak somewhere.
Pads are thin, but they are still okay. My fluid is running real low tho.
New rotors and pads are on their way.
I think I need the leak is due to old calipers.
I hear you can recondition them.

Is this a shop job or a saturday job?

dgeesaman

iTrader: (10)

I think you need shop air to push out the pistons.

As for being a DIY, you have to keep things very clean. If you want to DIY, I would simply source some reconditioned or new calipers.

Dave

SVI30

If there is a leak, you can see it around the caliper. As the pads get thinner, the fluid level will go down. When you push the piston back in to install the new pads, the level will go back up. A large C clamp and do this easily while the caliper is still on the car. Don't refill the resevoir until you verify there is no leak and got the new pads on. Remember the rear pistons cannot simply be pushed in with a C clamp. You should be able to find instructions on how to do the rears in the Stickies.

Even with a spare tire jack and doing it for the 1st time, you can do the front within 2 hours. Just make sure you have a jack stand in place while you are working on it for safety.

Dubbya

iTrader: (16)

I wouldnt mess with rebuilding them yourself. Just get some that are already rebuilt.

BuRoJo

It may be a little late, but what may appear to be a loss of brake fluid may be just another sign of brake wear. As the pads wear, more fluid needs to stay in the caliper so the piston can do its job. Just did all 4 brakes on my '97 and the reservior went from less than half full to completely full after the caliper pistons were pushed back.

MaximaSE96

iTrader: (8)

well put.....just change you brakes pads and rotors...

EvilSE

go with new calipers... reconditioned have a 60% poll of going bad