Do I need new calipers??

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Jul 18, 2005 | 03:17 PM

95greenteg

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Do I need new calipers??

I just changed my rotors yesterday and noticed my pads had worn uneven...I also noticed that the rubber inside the caliper piston was ripped on both rears...Is the uneven wear due to bad calipers??

Jul 18, 2005 | 04:35 PM

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Re: Do I need new calipers?? (95greenteg)

You just want to rebuild the calipers and re-surface the rotors. Bled the system again to make sure there is no air.

Jul 18, 2005 | 04:47 PM

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Re: Do I need new calipers?? (Rtype16)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rtype16 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You just want to rebuild the calipers and re-surface the rotors. Bled the system again to make sure there is no air.</TD></TR></TABLE>

How much is a caliper rebuild?? anyone know?

Jul 18, 2005 | 07:16 PM

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Re: Do I need new calipers?? (95greenteg)

you may just need to grease the slides....go to pep boys or similar for a rebuild kit

Jul 19, 2005 | 08:58 AM

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Re: Do I need new calipers?? (95greenteg)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95greenteg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...I also noticed that the rubber inside the caliper piston was ripped on both rears...</TD></TR></TABLE>That sounds like a good excuse for new or rebuilt calipers. Torn dust boots let crud in there, maybe the cylinder bore is either dirty or scratched.