Need to replace calipers when rotors go bad?
01-14-2006, 01:36 PM
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Need to replace calipers when rotors go bad? Whoever did the brakes on my car before didnt put the wear indicators on correctly, so my brakes just started rubbing metal-to-metal. The rotors are beyond resurfacing, so the rotor needs to be replaced.
But the guy told me that I might have to replace the caliper as well? Doesnt sound right...
But the guy told me that I might have to replace the caliper as well? Doesnt sound right...
01-14-2006, 02:09 PM
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It might depend on the rotor. I'm looking into new rotors as well, and almost all of them say "no modifications required. works with OEM parts, calipers, pads, etc."
I guess if the rotors you are looking at don't say that, you might should ask somebody who knows more than I do. =p
I guess if the rotors you are looking at don't say that, you might should ask somebody who knows more than I do. =p
01-14-2006, 03:17 PM
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i think you should be alright, if there is no damage to the caliper then it doesn't make sense to have to change it. DO IT YOURSELF, if you have a place to do it they are not hard at all. why pay the extra money to have them put on wrong?
01-14-2006, 03:24 PM
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There is no reason to replace the caliper.
Now, in your case, make sure all your dust boots are good. Also, make sure the piston slides freely in its bore. You should be good to go. With the info you posted, I'd recommend taking your car somewhere else.
There is really only one reason to replace a brake caliper.... When the caliper is frozen, as in the piston no longer slides in its bore. In this case, you can rebuild it. But in most cases, a new/rebuilt caliper is relatively cheap.
Now, in your case, make sure all your dust boots are good. Also, make sure the piston slides freely in its bore. You should be good to go. With the info you posted, I'd recommend taking your car somewhere else.
There is really only one reason to replace a brake caliper.... When the caliper is frozen, as in the piston no longer slides in its bore. In this case, you can rebuild it. But in most cases, a new/rebuilt caliper is relatively cheap.
01-14-2006, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BAD *** TA WS6
There is no reason to replace the caliper.
Now, in your case, make sure all your dust boots are good. Also, make sure the piston slides freely in its bore. You should be good to go. With the info you posted, I'd recommend taking your car somewhere else.
There is really only one reason to replace a brake caliper.... When the caliper is frozen, as in the piston no longer slides in its bore. In this case, you can rebuild it. But in most cases, a new/rebuilt caliper is relatively cheap.
Now, in your case, make sure all your dust boots are good. Also, make sure the piston slides freely in its bore. You should be good to go. With the info you posted, I'd recommend taking your car somewhere else.
There is really only one reason to replace a brake caliper.... When the caliper is frozen, as in the piston no longer slides in its bore. In this case, you can rebuild it. But in most cases, a new/rebuilt caliper is relatively cheap.
01-15-2006, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BAD *** TA WS6
There is no reason to replace the caliper.
Now, in your case, make sure all your dust boots are good. Also, make sure the piston slides freely in its bore. You should be good to go. With the info you posted, I'd recommend taking your car somewhere else.
There is really only one reason to replace a brake caliper.... When the caliper is frozen, as in the piston no longer slides in its bore. In this case, you can rebuild it. But in most cases, a new/rebuilt caliper is relatively cheap.
Now, in your case, make sure all your dust boots are good. Also, make sure the piston slides freely in its bore. You should be good to go. With the info you posted, I'd recommend taking your car somewhere else.
There is really only one reason to replace a brake caliper.... When the caliper is frozen, as in the piston no longer slides in its bore. In this case, you can rebuild it. But in most cases, a new/rebuilt caliper is relatively cheap.
