Just get a pair of rebuilt calipers and you will be in good shape. Heck
yeah, flush that fluid.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Rob S
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:39 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Should I replace the caliper?
> sealant??? thats an area where temps. can go over 500F.
Well I figured it was going to be temporary and many silicone sealants
are good for over 500F, however the one I used is only good to 400F
So if they're overheated then, I should replace or rebuild (I assume a
rebuild kit comes with instructions). Should I also change the brake fluid?
Now the reason why. I'm guessing it might have something to do with
hauling a trailer loaded between 2-4000 lbs without trailer brakes? It's
not often, but it's that or just the way I drive (I tend to brake a
little later and a little harder than most people).
Rob S.
KenCo wrote:
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>> After 110,000km I finally swapped out the front rotors and pads. The
>> old ones where in pretty bad shape to say the least.
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>> 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:
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http://home.primus.ca/~rschultz/Dakota/Dakota%20Brake%20Caliper%20-%20Damage
.jpg
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>> Does this caliper need to be replaced? The missing chuck goes right
>> back to the groove where the boot seats.
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>> 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.
>>
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> there deff. overheated, you can tell by the color, they should
> be shiny chrome color. I would replace both of them.
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> sealant??? thats an area where temps. can go over 500F.
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