Brake Caliper ?
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Brake Caliper ? I drive a 00 SS and just noticed that one of my caliper bolts is missing. The only botlt attached is the lower one, and the caliper is rubbing against the inside of my rim. What can I do about this? do I just need a new bolt or could this be a big problem?
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Originally Posted by 2000BLKSupersport
I drive a 00 SS and just noticed that one of my caliper bolts is missing. The only botlt attached is the lower one, and the caliper is rubbing against the inside of my rim. What can I do about this? do I just need a new bolt or could this be a big problem?
thanks.
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I dont know about the condition of the caliper, but I'd:
* Replace both bolts
* Replace the pads (on this caliper and the one on the other side to keep things even)
* Maybe replace the rotor (on this caliper and the one on the other side to keep things even)
* Check the guide pins to make sure they move freely and their rubber boots are not ripped
* Inspect the caliper piston for wear/damage and make sure its rubber boot is not ripped
Thats all I can think of right now.
Which bolt is it? The caliper bolt or the braket bolt?
Replacing the rotor and pads depends on wear and damage caused by the caliper in this position. Make sure the caliper piston(s) has not been damaged or gouged from this (it may have gone crooked in the bore).
* Replace both bolts
* Replace the pads (on this caliper and the one on the other side to keep things even)
* Maybe replace the rotor (on this caliper and the one on the other side to keep things even)
* Check the guide pins to make sure they move freely and their rubber boots are not ripped
* Inspect the caliper piston for wear/damage and make sure its rubber boot is not ripped
Thats all I can think of right now.
Which bolt is it? The caliper bolt or the braket bolt?
Replacing the rotor and pads depends on wear and damage caused by the caliper in this position. Make sure the caliper piston(s) has not been damaged or gouged from this (it may have gone crooked in the bore).
