Planned brake caliper rebuild ???????
04-28-2008, 04:08 PM
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Planned brake caliper rebuild ???????
Brakes have been thru a lot over the years. ( think I count 5 sets of pads.)
Got a torn boot (cooked) so doing some research.
New Calipers--- $140. approx each
Rebuilt Calipers $ 50 approx each
Rebuild kit $ 25 approx seal and boot
Looks simple enough. Any reason to spend the extra $ for calipers vs rebuilding mine ? ( If I am spending $300 or more, tempted to get BBK . ) Apparently the HP+ pads I have run at recent events are capable of generating more heat. Very pleased with their performance. I have always had to dress rotors after tracking prior to these pads.
Thanks guys for any experience you share.
Got a torn boot (cooked) so doing some research.
New Calipers--- $140. approx each
Rebuilt Calipers $ 50 approx each
Rebuild kit $ 25 approx seal and boot
Looks simple enough. Any reason to spend the extra $ for calipers vs rebuilding mine ? ( If I am spending $300 or more, tempted to get BBK . ) Apparently the HP+ pads I have run at recent events are capable of generating more heat. Very pleased with their performance. I have always had to dress rotors after tracking prior to these pads.
Thanks guys for any experience you share.
04-28-2008, 04:14 PM
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wow....tough choice....>>>
my only thought is a good 4 pot BBK would probably allow overall better braking with all the track time you are involved with...
Definitely promotes larger "*****" when entering a corner! ;-)
Definitely promotes larger "*****" when entering a corner! ;-)
04-28-2008, 04:24 PM
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Just buy the kit John...>
If you're not going BBK...
It's really simple to rebuild them..Once you have them on the bench it's about a 10 minute job! Pop the pistons out with compressed air, install new seals and boots, reassemble..
<img src="http://images27.fotki.com/v1019/photos/7/7305/5469947/IMG_0023-vi.jpg">
It's really simple to rebuild them..Once you have them on the bench it's about a 10 minute job! Pop the pistons out with compressed air, install new seals and boots, reassemble..
<img src="http://images27.fotki.com/v1019/photos/7/7305/5469947/IMG_0023-vi.jpg">
04-28-2008, 05:08 PM
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Update---- seen this? Got my interest
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04-29-2008, 07:31 AM
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You can get a caliper already rebuilt for $45.
<ul><li><a href="http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1368277,parttype,1704,EPIsubcategory[194],Rear%2BBrake%2BCaliper%2BKit,EPIsubcategory[202],Rear%2BLeft%2BBrake%2BCaliper,partGroup,14">Rock Auto</a></li></ul>
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