Brian,
IMHO, it's better to bite the bullet and replace them. If there is some
slight pitting, you can clean them up and lube them with caliper lubricant
(it comes with the rebuild kit). They'll work for a while, but eventually
the pits will cause wear and tear on the rubber seals, and they'll also
trap contaminants. Probably good for a year or so (what I've seen on my
car). If you clean them once a year you may be able to get by with them for
years.
Whatever you do, follow Tom Walter's advice and bleed your brake system every
fall, or twice if you can - beginning of winter and spring. Don't wait for the
fluid to turn dark brown.
Fred - So.SF
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>Subject: Caliper rebuild
>Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
>Date: 9/8/2000 1:52 PM
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>Hello All,
>
>I just popped the pistons from all four brake caliper assemblies to see
>if they are worth saving, trouble is, I'm not sure how to judge weather
>they are usable. There is surface rust on all four, but after scrubbing
>on it a little with some Scotch Brite and WD-40, most of the rust cleans
>up pretty easily. There was just some specs left. I didn't see any major
>pitting, but the rust has caused some very very slight pitting. Can the
>calipers be used with very slight pitting? If so, how well do I need to
>hit the surface, and does anybody have any recommendations on what
>technique to use?
>
>I am almost considering just replacing the units, but if they are good
>enough to be used, that would save some cash down the road. Any advise
>would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Brian '68 1600
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