brake caliper overhaul
#1
brake caliper overhaul
I'd like to overhaul my calipers. I've read the chiltons and want more info before I begin.
Or is it a better idea to just get a rebuilt caliper and exchange the core?
Jae
Or is it a better idea to just get a rebuilt caliper and exchange the core?
Jae
#3
Courtesy sells the rebuild kit for about $22 per pair of calipers. Rebuilding a caliper just consists of replacing all the rubber parts and cleaning everything out really well. I'm going to do this soon as well. My right-front caliper is leaking fluid around the piston seal.
#4
Originally Posted by mzmtg
Courtesy sells the rebuild kit for about $22 per pair of calipers. Rebuilding a caliper just consists of replacing all the rubber parts and cleaning everything out really well. I'm going to do this soon as well. My right-front caliper is leaking fluid around the piston seal.
#5
Originally Posted by Nismo
what are you trying to do? change the piston and seal?
mzmtg: so i'm looking for a caliper seal kit? For $22-33, should I just goto autozone and get a rebuilt caliper and return my core?
How difficult is it to change the seals and clean everthing? The chilton schematic looks like there's 20 parts to disassemble.
Jae
#6
Originally Posted by ThurzNite
mzmtg: so i'm looking for a caliper seal kit? For $22-33, should I just goto autozone and get a rebuilt caliper and return my core?
How difficult is it to change the seals and clean everthing? The chilton schematic looks like there's 20 parts to disassemble.
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#7
Originally Posted by ejj
If you're not confident in re-building your calipers, that would be the best bet. May cost you more, but you don't want to mess up your brake system.
Its not really that hard. Just keep track of what was where when you take it apart, and put them back together the same way.![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Its not really that hard. Just keep track of what was where when you take it apart, and put them back together the same way.
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#9
When popping the piston out, becareful if you are using compressed air. I shot the piston across the table doing this!!!!!!! It takes just a little air to pop the piston.
It depends on how much the rebuilt calipers are. It's not a difficult job.
It depends on how much the rebuilt calipers are. It's not a difficult job.
#10
Rear wheel calipers are much more expensive than front because of the ebrake mechanism inside. Dealer price: 275$ CAD: refund for core: app 100$.
I have a seized ebrake lever on the right side. Eventually I will have to change it. I am not planning on rebuilding a rear caliper because of all the internal parts involved.
I have a seized ebrake lever on the right side. Eventually I will have to change it. I am not planning on rebuilding a rear caliper because of all the internal parts involved.
#12
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
When popping the piston out, becareful if you are using compressed air. I shot the piston across the table doing this!!!!!!! It takes just a little air to pop the piston.
It depends on how much the rebuilt calipers are. It's not a difficult job.
It depends on how much the rebuilt calipers are. It's not a difficult job.
Also if your going to use the ait compressor to take the piston out, make shure you put a piece of wood or a note pad in front of the piston or else you might scar the piston if it slams against the caliper or something else
#14
Originally Posted by ivelweyz
Just take the caliper off the rotors and apply brakes. Have someone hold it as it pops. out...
Ok, I'll call around for the parts vs calipers. I have a feeling I'm going to buy the seals and do it myself since I'll be saving $ and I got all weekend to do all 4 anyways.
So no special tricks? Just disassemble, clean, reassemble? Any lubricating involved?
Jae
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