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May 21, 2007 | 06:13 PM

blackccoupe

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rea brake calipers

ok so i put new brake pads on, the right rear went good but the boot got all twisted up and tore is it ok to run it liek that or will it leak, the other side was seized so i know i have to replace that side

May 21, 2007 | 06:37 PM

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Re: rea brake calipers (blackccoupe)

You may want to replace both calipers. A torn caliper piston boot exposes the piston to dirt and corrosion, which may lead to many other problems.

May 21, 2007 | 06:38 PM

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Re: rea brake calipers (tech8)

Time for a new one. Good news is that they are only $60 at autozone

May 21, 2007 | 08:19 PM

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Re: rea brake calipers (Pee Wee)

60 nice guess i'm gooing there to get em thansk alot guys also do u think it would be a good idea to replace the fronts while i'm doing all of this?

May 21, 2007 | 08:47 PM

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Re: rea brake calipers (blackccoupe)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blackccoupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">60 nice guess i'm gooing there to get em thansk alot guys also do u think it would be a good idea to replace the fronts while i'm doing all of this?</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you have the money too and your already in the middle of things you might as well.