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brake caliper rebuild
has anyone rebuilt their calipers? If you have where did you get the rebuild kits?
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LS-L 92 black top silver bullet-Turned into a 2005 Jeep TJ Unlimited 2012 Outback 3.6R Limited! |
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Rebuild kits are available from the dealer, as well as aftermarket parts.
I attempted to rebuild mine, but after tearing into it, the pistons were pretty rusted and corroded, so it didn't solve the problem completely after I put in the new seals. Just before the meet, I had them rebuilt by a local shop for $45CDN ($30USD) for each front caliper. VK |
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caliper pistons
thanks VK. When I put on the ART front rotors I could see the caliper pistons were in ugly condition just like you described.
David
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I think the trick is to find a local rebuilder that's reasonable on $$$. I checked, and the online retailers wanted way more, even after core. If you're on good terms with a private mechanic, find out where they get their calipers rebuilt, and that'll probably save you some coin.
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rebuilt calipers
can get front rebuilt calipers for $80 each, since Subaru pistons are $37 each, think I'll go with the rebuilt calipers. Anyone have experience with rebuilt calipers from Phil's Inc Automotive Warehouse? AKA: Ceramic Friction.
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i am getting hosed hear locally......
I think they are charging me $249.99 for the front and $149.99 for the rear.
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1994 SVX, true dual Magnaflow exhaust, K&N filter, 17" Enkei RS6 wheels, Bridgestone Potenza RE730 225/45/17 rubber, zinc plated cross-drilled rotors with yellow painted brake calipers. B&M tranny cooler rated at 19,000 GVW. GC springs and Koni strut inserts installed and the car is lowered two inches all the way around!! "Too much fun to drive!" |
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Yikes, with all the prices you guys are paying, I should start a little caliper rebuilding business...
I can probably buy used calipers and have them rebuilt for less than $80, and still have a core left over for the next rebuild. It must be the 3rd world country wages we make here compared to the US... VK |
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My challenge is location. I'm 85 miles from Portland, OR. Most everything is there, I only go there 3 times a year if necessary. I really rely on the internet to shop for stuff & UPS comes by 5 days each week. The nearest parts store is 25 miles.
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LS-L 92 black top silver bullet-Turned into a 2005 Jeep TJ Unlimited 2012 Outback 3.6R Limited! |
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