nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
Good thing I have my motorcycle and my GF's car right now! The weather is suppose to be nice into next week so I have little time.
I'm going to take the tire off now.
Brake Problem
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I'm going to take the tire off now.
nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
Alright, the flex line seems OK, but under the caliper is wet. I'm assuming this means the caliper is bad?
If so, should I just replace both while I'm at it?
Caliper is $40 (after $30 core) (link to caliper) and the flex is $16. (link to flex)
If so, should I just replace both while I'm at it?
Caliper is $40 (after $30 core) (link to caliper) and the flex is $16. (link to flex)
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Texas Jim
Texas..It's a Whole 'nuther Country
If the other one is OK... no dragging or binding or sticking...just replace the bad one.
Jim, I think he meant the caliper and the flex line.
I do agree though, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Bleed one brake and be done with it!
Texas Jim
Texas..It's a Whole 'nuther Country
.... of course he did... 
nubuilder
Why buy new when you can restore?
Sorry, I think I posted the link to the Pass. caliper on accident. I meant the Driver's caliper and flex line.
Driver's caliper - link
flex hose - link
I think I'll just do both. Might as well.
I probably will bleed all the brakes though. I highly doubt the brake fluid has ever been changed and anything helps, especially with salt eating away at the lines.
I'm going to soak all the bolts (a whole 4 or 5) with PB Blaster and put the wheel back on; try and get it done this weekend.
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That Crazy Squirrel
I'm too LAZY to Choose a ... oh **** it...
Others disagree, but I believe in replacing brake parts in sets or pairs on the same axle. I would replace both calipers, and possibly both hoses (depending on how old they are).
Kennyray
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Or you could just cut out the floorboards and Flintstone it....................
ScottyBoy
No, that's not a banana in my pants.
I have to agree with Bernie on this one. I made that mistake before. Remember I mention replacing a brake hose? Well I only replaced one and the other side busted too a few months later. I should have replaced both hoses at the same time, especially since they were both old and had many cracks in the outer layer.
Its not much more work if you are replacing the caliper anyway.
I have to agree with Bernie on this one. I made that mistake before. Remember I mention replacing a brake hose? Well I only replaced one and the other side busted too a few months later. I should have replaced both hoses at the same time, especially since they were both old and had many cracks in the outer layer.
Its not much more work if you are replacing the caliper anyway.
Well, if they were both visibly bad, yes, that makes complete sense and you should have. Changing one didn't expedite the failure of the other though.
