buying a brake calper (question)
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buying a brake calper (question)
I need to junk one from a yard (no time/money to get anything else) what would i have to look for if a caliper is bad or any signs that it is bad?
edit: this might not be the most wise choice but there isn't any other one at this moment
edit: this might not be the most wise choice but there isn't any other one at this moment
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Re: buying a brake calper (B16B_coupe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16B_coupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check to see if the slides are frozen on the caliper.. also check for signs of the piston leaking.
You can get a re build kit for like 30 bucks i think...
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i second this - but, in my opinion..regardless of condition i would buy a rebuild kit and rebuild it just for piece of mind. extremely inexpensive and worth it. doesn't take too long to do either
You can get a re build kit for like 30 bucks i think...
</TD></TR></TABLE>i second this - but, in my opinion..regardless of condition i would buy a rebuild kit and rebuild it just for piece of mind. extremely inexpensive and worth it. doesn't take too long to do either
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16B_coupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check to see if the slides are frozen on the caliper.. also check for signs of the piston leaking.
You can get a re build kit for like 30 bucks i think... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm replacing the one side because i have a frozen bolt in it and just want to save any more frustration. Might as well replace the other one since it looked like it was leaking fluid.
And which slides?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16B_coupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check to see if the slides are frozen on the caliper.. also check for signs of the piston leaking.
You can get a re build kit for like 30 bucks i think...
</TD></TR></TABLE>I'm replacing the one side because i have a frozen bolt in it and just want to save any more frustration. Might as well replace the other one since it looked like it was leaking fluid.
And which slides?
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Re: buying a brake calper (slacks)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slacks »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">front
I'm replacing the one side because i have a frozen bolt in it and just want to save any more frustration. Might as well replace the other one since it looked like it was leaking fluid.
And which slides?</TD></TR></TABLE>
fronts are a cinch to replace..the slides are referred to as caliper pins..very easy fix. make sure you buy lube for them though
I'm replacing the one side because i have a frozen bolt in it and just want to save any more frustration. Might as well replace the other one since it looked like it was leaking fluid.
And which slides?</TD></TR></TABLE>
fronts are a cinch to replace..the slides are referred to as caliper pins..very easy fix. make sure you buy lube for them though
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Re: buying a brake calper (Probot)
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i second this - but, in my opinion..regardless of condition i would buy a rebuild kit and rebuild it just for piece of mind. extremely inexpensive and worth it. doesn't take too long to do either </TD></TR></TABLE>
You can buy them already rebuilt for about $60 and a core return of $25 at advanced auto.
i second this - but, in my opinion..regardless of condition i would buy a rebuild kit and rebuild it just for piece of mind. extremely inexpensive and worth it. doesn't take too long to do either
</TD></TR></TABLE>You can buy them already rebuilt for about $60 and a core return of $25 at advanced auto.
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Re: buying a brake calper (Vero)
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You can buy them already rebuilt for about $60 and a core return of $25 at advanced auto.</TD></TR></TABLE>
He could prob get both from a junk yard and rebuilt for that price.
You can buy them already rebuilt for about $60 and a core return of $25 at advanced auto.</TD></TR></TABLE>
He could prob get both from a junk yard and rebuilt for that price.
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Re: buying a brake calper (B16B_coupe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16B_coupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
He could prob get both from a junk yard and rebuilt for that price.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hopefully don't have to rebuild for a few days
i'm going to pull the calipers today and rebuild them on the side this weekend
thanks guys
He could prob get both from a junk yard and rebuilt for that price.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hopefully don't have to rebuild for a few days
i'm going to pull the calipers today and rebuild them on the side this weekend
thanks guys
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