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1. [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: joseph cianciotti <jmc987@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:21:57 -0400; Okay, so I have to rebuild it or have it rebuilt. How complicated a job is it to do yourself? Is there a place where I can get step-bystep directions? And what about parts? Other than changing the pa; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00177.html (8,476 bytes)
2. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:42:40 -0700; I was assuming that you had determined the piston was stuck by observation, after removing the pads for inspection. Mark suggested an alternative which I had not considered -- that you were talking a; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00178.html (9,794 bytes)
3. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: The Roxter <rocknatural@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:02:14 -0500; For whatever it's worth, I highly recommend having it done by a shop with a very good reputation for this work. My experience has led me to that conclusion, as well as various horror stories from fri; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00179.html (7,631 bytes)
4. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: "Monte/Jane Morris" <montejane@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:22:26 -0700; I've rebuilt the calipers on my 79B; I should say I've installed new pistons and seals. I did NOT break the caliper apart as I read that this was something an amateur like myself should not undertak; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00181.html (9,869 bytes)
5. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: "WJHS1960" <WJHS1960@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:14:31 -0500; I most heartly agree!!! <quote>For whatever it's worth, I highly recommend having it done by a shop with a very good reputation for this work. My experience has led me to that conclusion, as well as; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00182.html (7,687 bytes)
6. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: joseph cianciotti <jmc987@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:49:12 -0400; I have no intention of playing with safety items or "taking the chance" as you write I was merely inquiring. I also know that you have re-mans in stock -- among other things. This isn't the first ti; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00184.html (8,710 bytes)
7. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: "Hans Duinhoven" <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>; Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:20:28 +0200; Fully agree!!! Safety fast! I had a car once, where the engine stopped suddenly just after a cold start. I had to stop , but lost the vacuum of my brake system by the stalled engine - even 2 feet on; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00191.html (8,899 bytes)
8. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:07:37 -0500; My understanding is that the condition of the *pistons* is the most important. Slight pitting of the caliper's bores should not be a problem as the pistons ride in the seals ID (i.e. the seals do not; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00198.html (9,009 bytes)
9. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:12:30 -0700; I've done these rebuilds several times. They can be tricky, but I don't think it's beyond the reach of a good home mechanic. Remove one piston at a time with air pressure. A C-clamp will hold the opp; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00199.html (8,928 bytes)

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