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Mar 2, 2008 | 02:56 PM

rustydailey

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Brakes

Is it better to get the rebuild kit from the dealer or just rebuilt calipers from the parts store? I need to do something because when I got my alignment they said that the pull was more than likely from the brakes not the alignment. So I was going to replace the pads and the rotor, because I'm pretty sure that it's warped but wasn't sure about the caliper.

Mar 2, 2008 | 04:27 PM

stormyrider

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There has been a problem with the disc brake calipers siezing in areas where salt is used a lot on the winter roads. There is one company in my area that is offering a lifetime warranty on the calipers now and I have switched to them. Including the ones Bought elsewhere I have replaced 5 calipers so far from siezing. One no longer applied, the others all refused to release on failure.

Mar 3, 2008 | 11:51 AM

rustydailey

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So should I just replace the slide pins or rebuild the caliper?

Mar 3, 2008 | 08:45 PM

swaybar

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if its pulling to one side and its not alignment check the caliper. i've replaced all 4 on mine. (common). jack each tire off the ground and spin them by hand. whatever ones don't spin, the calipers frozen and needs to be replaced.
the slide pins themselves can also rust up (frozen) and prevent the calipers from working properly. you'll have to just take off the calipers and see. if the piston in the caliper wont go back in just by a caliper from any parts store. around $70.

Mar 4, 2008 | 10:09 AM

rustydailey

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Well I just replaced the pins and the pads, now it seems to be working better.

Mar 4, 2008 | 10:20 AM

Markadeck

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From: Charlotte-Fairbanks-Bflo

I few years ago I fooled with trying to free them up and or rebuild them. I finally said screw it and replaced the calipers. They are easy to do, not very expensive, guaranteed and have been trouble free ever since.