caliper rebuild parts
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looking for a kit to rebuild my rear calipers. Mine are sticking from time to time ,so I think rebuilding them is now due . I may even install new rotors but having a hard time finding a kit
any body got some info!
Did a search and came up with very little info on a source that had anything.
Greg
any body got some info!
Did a search and came up with very little info on a source that had anything.
Greg
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the easiest alternative to rebuilding is to buy rebuilt parts from your local autoparts store. They are tested and either meet or exceed original standards and are easy since you dont have to rehone the bores of the piston cylendar nor do you have to slip the snap rings in and worry about tearing the boots. Oh and they are usually under $100.
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Originally Posted by Vitamin-SC
looking for a kit to rebuild my rear calipers. Mine are sticking from time to time ,so I think rebuilding them is now due . I may even install new rotors but having a hard time finding a kit
any body got some info!
Did a search and came up with very little info on a source that had anything.
Greg
any body got some info!
Did a search and came up with very little info on a source that had anything.
Greg
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Depending on your skill level, or which shop tools you have access to, doing your own rebuilds is a good alternative to parts store rebuilds.
My experience with rebuilt parts is that most are not subject to the quality control standards of newly made components. My rebuilt calipers came with dented pistons which required replacing; a distributor for another car had more clearance in the bushing than the one that was now starting to leak oil, about 5X the specification.
I can more often find better parts in a junkyard, assuming the parts are oem, than rebuilt over a parts counter.
If your brake pistons are sticking, likely the cause is residual grime on the piston. You can fix this by removing the pistons, and carefully cleaning the grime away with solvent, nothing abrasive, then replacing the parts using new seals. If the caliper slider mechanism is worn from lack of lubrication/torn rubber boots, then you may need to replace the bushing, or the entire caliper(much easier).
My experience with rebuilt parts is that most are not subject to the quality control standards of newly made components. My rebuilt calipers came with dented pistons which required replacing; a distributor for another car had more clearance in the bushing than the one that was now starting to leak oil, about 5X the specification.
I can more often find better parts in a junkyard, assuming the parts are oem, than rebuilt over a parts counter.
If your brake pistons are sticking, likely the cause is residual grime on the piston. You can fix this by removing the pistons, and carefully cleaning the grime away with solvent, nothing abrasive, then replacing the parts using new seals. If the caliper slider mechanism is worn from lack of lubrication/torn rubber boots, then you may need to replace the bushing, or the entire caliper(much easier).
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Yes, I would like to remove mine, powder coat them and then rebuild. Rebuild kit would be nice.
In fact, I am searching for rebuild kits for my alternator, ps pump, starter for the spare 1uz and then i will pop those in my sc and take the ones from my sc - rebuild, and then sell... or stock. dunno yet.
In fact, I am searching for rebuild kits for my alternator, ps pump, starter for the spare 1uz and then i will pop those in my sc and take the ones from my sc - rebuild, and then sell... or stock. dunno yet.
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Originally Posted by abdul10000
How do you know that they are sticking out? What was the sign that gave away the probelm? I may be having the same problem but I am not sure yet.
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I can highly recommend Carson Toyota for parts for Lexus and Toyota. Send them a request at parts@carsontoyota.com Also, if you've got the SC300 you can hunt for the 1993.5+ MKIV Toyota Supra N/A brake parts as they are identical, but not the TT version.
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