Re: Should I replace the caliper?

From: KenCo (ken@kencofish.com)
Date: Thu Dec 11 2003 - 20:55:31 EST


Rob S wrote:

>
> So what are the risks?

killing someone....

>I admit I'm being a bit cheap

we all are lol

but I just replaced
> the rear brakes on the car too and it's Christmas, and there's another
> mouth to feed and I had replace the furnace oil tank and and and the
> list goes on :-( Plus it's a lot of work and it's cold out now.
> (Whining=on).
>

well, if you know how to fit square rubber rings in place, then
how to work the boot in place, then how to slide the piston
into the boot and have someone helping it should be a go. :)

lube the piston w/ brake fluid b4 attempting all this and having
a seal pick kit helps also.

> The calipers on the Dakota are monsters. I wouldn't think you could
> break them. You should have seen the tiny delicate little guys on the
> car. If size matters the car is an evolutionary dead-end :-)
>
> Rob S.
>



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