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Front brakes, rebuild or replace? 200 1988

posted by  cbremski on  Mon Jul 7 17:54 CST 2003
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'88 244 164K

Both front brake calipers have 1 seized piston each and are in need of fixin'.

Do I rebuild them and what is involved with that process OR do I just replace them?

I see FCP sells them for $39 ($25 core charge) anyone know if these are reliable?

I am not a novice at rotor and brake jobs, but have never done a rebuild.

Thanks,
Chuck








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Front brakes, rebuild or replace? 200 1988

posted by  miracleman49 on  Tue Jul 8 04:30 CST 2003
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FWIW, I rebuilt my front calipers last year..they work fine. But, with dual pistons, it is a PITA to force them out with compressed air. Plus, by the time you pay for the seals and boots and your time and scraped knuckles, the $$ savings are minimal and it is MUCH less stressful to simply buy and install rebuilt calipers.







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Front brakes, rebuild or replace? 200 1988

posted by  B.C. on  Mon Jul 7 19:01 CST 2003
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Consider this - the labor content of rebuilding is the same as replacement plus. I have seen some pistons while visiting a shop, and when they loose their chrome plating and start rusting and seizing, rebuilding is no longer an economic option.

I agree with John A., replacement is the only way to go.

Good Luck,

Bob

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Front brakes, rebuild or replace? 200 1988

posted by  John.a on  Mon Jul 7 18:16 CST 2003
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It is not that difficult to rebuild and much easier to Replace. FCP is a good if not better that average site. I have bought lots of stuff from Nick. You should Flush the entire system. FYI there is a method to bleed the lines. Do you have Bentleys Repair Manual? or another? These will REALLY help..
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john,,1985, 245:GLTi 246k mi..so.california








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Front brakes, rebuild or replace? 200 1988

posted by  cbremski on  Tue Jul 8 03:23 CST 2003
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yes I have a bentley and plan to bleed the entire line as well as flush it good. Thanks for the note on FCP.







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