I'm thinking of rebuilding my capilers cause its less expensive what kind of tools I need for this job? can someone show (pics)
rebuild caliper or replaced them?
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I've got the same question...
Also at what point may it be a lost cause?
-HIMMM
Also at what point may it be a lost cause?
-HIMMM
The kit is $15-$20, the rebuilts are $65-$70.
From what I understand, you can't scratch the sides or it will leak.
You have to have the pistons set at 10 degrees (forward?) or it will squeak.
I said screw it, if they leak or squeak, it will be someone else's fault and they can fix them.
Is the piece of mind worth $50?. It is to me.
Also, if I screwed it up, I would be spending $20 on the kit and then $70 more on the rebuilts. I didn't feel confident enough to risk it. Besides, the bolts were rusted into the caliper.
From what I understand, you can't scratch the sides or it will leak.
You have to have the pistons set at 10 degrees (forward?) or it will squeak.
I said screw it, if they leak or squeak, it will be someone else's fault and they can fix them.
Is the piece of mind worth $50?. It is to me.
Also, if I screwed it up, I would be spending $20 on the kit and then $70 more on the rebuilts. I didn't feel confident enough to risk it. Besides, the bolts were rusted into the caliper.
i just got rebuilt ones in mine since i dont know enough about rebuilding calipers
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I bought rebuilt ones....it was easier.
Does it need more braking capacity? not witout running some seriously sticky tires. I run 225/50-16 Toyo Proxies and can lock them up very quickly and fairly easily with the stock brake setup,
Does it need more braking capacity? not witout running some seriously sticky tires. I run 225/50-16 Toyo Proxies and can lock them up very quickly and fairly easily with the stock brake setup,
When the skill and learning curve to rebuild something is more costly time-wise and resources-wise than just buying a rebuilt item, it's already a lost cause.
Then again, that's for us who aren't exactly mechanics but know some DIY.
Axle CV boots
Brake calipers
Transmission/engine
Injector pump
Etc...
If you have the luxury of time and resources (you have another car?) then it would be feasible. Question is, are you up to it? I remember you replaced the starter yourself? And some other tidbits too (was it the modulator/neutral safety switch you also replaced?).
Then again, that's for us who aren't exactly mechanics but know some DIY.
Axle CV boots
Brake calipers
Transmission/engine
Injector pump
Etc...
If you have the luxury of time and resources (you have another car?) then it would be feasible. Question is, are you up to it? I remember you replaced the starter yourself? And some other tidbits too (was it the modulator/neutral safety switch you also replaced?).
yeah thats true I have replaced: alternator, starter, vacump pump, nuetral saftey switch . . . I just thought someone here might have rebuild their caliper before and I just wanted to get some info before making a choice because this will be my first time doing it. I'm probably leaning towards getting a rebuilt one, less effort and risk. thx for the advice guys I appreciate it
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