rear brake caliper rebuild? (2nd try)

[rocco.crossing at gmail.com (Rhett Farnum)]

I honestly hav not seen a rebuild kit anywhere in a LONG time if ever.
I am only 21. Obviously some places carry them but it is hard to find
stuff like that locally most times.

Rhett


On Thu, 9 Sep 2004 10:49:07 -0400, David Utley <fahrvegnugen@cox.net> wrote:
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> >
> > From: Rhett Farnum <rocco.crossing@gmail.com>
> > Date: 2004/09/09 Thu AM 09:54:42 EDT
> > To: Parker Wulf <scirocco210@hotmail.com>
> > CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Re: rear brake caliper rebuild? (2nd try)
> >
> > It is so cheap for companies to rebuild calipers it is stupid to
> > rebuild them yourself. they are usually under $50 a piece and usually
> > have a core too. I personally would just go get a factory rebuilt one
> > from the autoparts place of your choice. A little plug for a slightly
> > bias guy but OReilly auto parts has great parts! ;-) (not that I work
> > there or anything.) Ok, I'n rambling time for me to stop.
> >
> > RAmbling idoit as usual,
> > Rhett
> 
> I am nitpicking, but I believe the distinction to be important...  If you are getting it from O'Reillys, or Autozone, or any chain, it is not a factory rebuilt part.  I used to work at O'Reillys, and after working there, I will not trust A-1 Cardone (the rebuilder of their choice) with my brakes...  If I were to get a rebuilt caliper, I would find someone that specializes in German aftermarket parts, like the Potterfolk or someone similar...  They will prolly be more expensive, but how much money do you want to save on -brakes-?
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> If it is just the outer boot that is torn, throw a kit at it, normally no more than 25.00 a side.  No seal for the piston is included, so therefore the safety issue is not too much of an issue...
> 
> My .02
> 
> David
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