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> New or rebuilt??, Driver side caliper
post Jul 30, 2010 - 3:11 PM
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Driver side grinds and makes me whince!!

Next Thursday it's going in for brake work.

So if the caliper needs replaced,
New or Used??

I replaced the pads & rotors about a yaer ago, and started making noise 2 weeks ago.
Thanks for any input!!

No, I don't have what it takes to rebuild it myself.
I am driving the " other " car til she's fixed.
post Jul 30, 2010 - 3:58 PM
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Rebuilt can be alot cheaper, so if its done right it'll be as good as buying a new one. Although just cause you get a new one. its not 100% that it is good either (real slim chance that its bad, but it does happen). Rebuilding a caliper is easier than you think though.
post Jul 30, 2010 - 5:01 PM
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mine use to grind, bad wheel hub, and its griding again when i turn left, bad wheel hub again
post Jul 30, 2010 - 5:56 PM
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AAAGGGHHH the grinding is nervewrecking!!
The rotor is worn out, so I'm hoping to just end up
replacing it & the pads!!
post Jul 31, 2010 - 12:36 AM
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The rebuild really isn't that hard, and it can be done for cheap. But I say if you buy it from a reputable place, a rebuilt caliper wouldn't be bad at all. Just buy from somewhere with a warranty.


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post Jul 31, 2010 - 1:06 AM
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new from toyota 200+

autozone/pepboys/advancedauto - 75

id recommend the rebuilt ones that pepboys and the others are selling.
that or a junkyard and grab one for $15

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post Aug 2, 2010 - 3:44 AM
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I have a set of rotors from my car cuz i put some dimpled and slotted ones on there. You can have them cheap they are in good shape and might save you some $ in the long run
post Aug 7, 2010 - 9:22 PM
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Careful,

Based on my experience, taht grind can be due to a broken axel shaft, or due to bad wheel bearing.

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