 New or rebuilt??, Driver side caliper |
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 Jul 30, 2010 - 3:11 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Feb 14, '09 From Mid West Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%)  |
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. |
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Jul 30, 2010 - 3:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
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.
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Jul 30, 2010 - 5:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 11, '09 Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
mine use to grind, bad wheel hub, and its griding again when i turn left, bad wheel hub again
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Jul 30, 2010 - 5:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '09 From Mid West Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
AAAGGGHHH the grinding is nervewrecking!!
The rotor is worn out, so I'm hoping to just end up replacing it & the pads!! |
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Jul 31, 2010 - 12:36 AM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Online Reputation: 59 (100%) |
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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Jul 31, 2010 - 1:06 AM
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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 This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Jul 31, 2010 - 1:06 AM --------------------  1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Aug 2, 2010 - 3:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 26, '09 From Colorado Springs Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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
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Aug 7, 2010 - 9:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 21, '10 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
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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