 Can it Still be rebuilt?, Brake Caliper |
 Apr 15, 2012 - 2:05 AM
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Just Curious my rear passenger side Caliper's piston it pushing slanted at an angle and wearing my pads unevenly, is it still possible to rebuild the caliper or would I be better off just buying a new Caliper???
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Apr 16, 2012 - 5:26 PM
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Are you sure the piston is sliding slanted or are the slides frozen and it's just conforming to the angle of how far it can move the slides? As long as the inside walls of the caliper aren't damaged, you can put a new piston in, new seals and rebuild it. If the walls are shaved down and the piston bent them, then no.
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RavenAegis45 Can it Still be rebuilt? Apr 15, 2012 - 2:05 AM
BonzaiCelica I know you can buy rebuilt calibers a.k.a remanufa... Apr 15, 2012 - 2:55 AM RavenAegis45 I wouldnt be able to tell you when, I just know it... Apr 16, 2012 - 2:36 PM
RavenAegis45 QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Apr 16, 2012 - 6:2... Apr 20, 2012 - 2:34 AM |
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