Time to get a rebuilt caliper. Most caliper problems are due to rust and corroision, especially inside. A new seal and boot will rarely fix it. Honing and sand blasting or sleeving are often needed. Rebuilds are readily available. Dennis
>From: Matt Sutton <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET> >Reply-To: Matt Sutton <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Anyone have experience w/ caliper rebuild kits? >Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:57:17 -0400 > >Hi Folks, >My LF brake caliper isn't in the best of shape, and I'm considering going >with one if the repair kits that various vendors sell. Has anyone out >there >done this? Mostly I'm trying to figure out if it'll be possible (or worth >it) without a lot of specialized tools, and with a fairly quick turnaround, >since this'll be a curbside NYC operation. > >Thanks, > >Matt Sutton >88 GL 225k >Brooklyn NY |
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