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I was doing the brakes on the truck yesterday and noticed that the front calipers appeared to have a boot blown out. I didn't see any leaking, and the brakes work fine. The rear calipers were intact. Pictures below. I'm not a brake expert but wanted to get thoughts on the condition of them. Thanks.
Yeah, buy new boots, they're only about $20 for all four calipers, If moister gets in there, it'll start to rust the outside of the piston and they'll start hanging.
They are done. If you’ve never rebuilt a caliper, just buy a complete replacement (they’re not that expensive and often not worth rebuilding).
— Dave
It's odd how buying new calipers or wheel cylinders is now often the same price as rebuilding them these days.
Saves a ton of time, but it was fun honing them out, etc.
They are done. If you’ve never rebuilt a caliper, just buy a complete replacement (they’re not that expensive and often not worth rebuilding).
— Dave
I second this!
Looks like dry root, & if their that old just get rebuilt ones!
I had one of mine seize on a 2003 5.4 & went to Napa and it was literally only 50$ per caliber for brand new rebuilt ones. At that price it was a no brainer.
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