Oh hell yes, replace both of those.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of KenCo
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 1:58 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Should I replace the caliper?
Rob S wrote:
>
> After 110,000km I finally swapped out the front rotors and pads. The
> old ones where in pretty bad shape to say the least.
>
> When I got the passenger caliper off, a chunk of the piston fell
> out. A little piece, about 1/2" wide by 1/4" and about 1/8" thick.
> Pictures here:
>
http://home.primus.ca/~rschultz/Dakota/Dakota%20Brake%20Caliper%20-%20Damage
.jpg
>
>
> Does this caliper need to be replaced? The missing chuck goes right back
> to the groove where the boot seats.
>
> On the drivers side I had a 'Whoops' moment when I was cleaning away
> some of the rust and tore the boot. I applied some sealant so I don't
> think that's much of a problem.
>
> Rob S.
>
there deff. overheated, you can tell by the color, they should
be shiny chrome color. I would replace both of them.
sealant??? thats an area where temps. can go over 500F.
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