I dont do brakes....I had my brother replace my rear pads and while trying to get the caliper back on we had to buy a special tool to press in the cylinder while turning it. peoblem is while we were turning the cylinder, the rubber "boot" around it started to pop out and it looks as though there is no way to get it back in...i think i need new calipers do i?? i tried calling auto stores NOBODY has them in stock here in NJ.....can anybody help or know someplac where i can get them in NJ?? Thanks guys

If i have to order them I wont be able to drive the max for 5 days!!


Jon

 

No you don't need a new caliper, I have been running my car for two years now with the seal of the caliper. The only problem is that all the dirt gets in there and might lock your caliper. I cleaned it with brake cleaner and and lubricant. I do it every 6 months and wait until it fails if it does...... A new caliper will cost you in the $300.00, I checked the price with Dave B, but it is working now after the big clean I did to it.

Good luck... don't worry ...

 

I'm going through the similar problem now. Those rubber things are called dust seals. I noticed mine are also popped out, so I'm planning to change them. Local dealer (Philly, PA) quoted me $50 for the kit (dust seals and some other parts for both wheels). Though they don't have those in stock, and it takes 2 days for them to arrive here.
BTW, where did you get that tool for turning the piston?(how much?)

 

you can get the tool at summit racing: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...=KeywordSearch

If the link doesn't work, do a search on part # SUM-W80621

 

you cna get the a tool that attaches to a rachet to turn the pistion. sears had one for like $11 or so

the dealer also sells a seal kit for replaceing the boot at about $50 or something ( from another thread I saw this)

also use some wd40 aroudn the boot when you are turning to keep it from binding.

 

Is WD40 the best lubricant? It's carbon based, which can melt plastic IIRC (kinda how you don't use vasoline with rubbers). A silicon spray may be a better idea (?).

You can also buy the ratchet attachment at autozone! It's just a metal cube with various outstickings and one of them fits our calipers properly.

$300 - geeze! I know you can buy cheaper if you go with something from autozone/advance auto parts, though it won't be OEM, but to save half that money I'd be willing to go with the cheaper unit

 

hmmm...good point about hte wd40. I ASSUMEd it was ok based on some instructions i got from an org member. oh well, another thign to add to the list to check on. I think you're right the Silicon spray would be the best idea.

 

You can also rent the tool from Advance auto parts...35 bucks....

 

I'd rather buy it for $11 than rent it for $35.
Thanks for the info.