Definitely replace them... the risk is that you will kill yourself or
someone you love or someone else...
Bill Day
billday@consolidated.net
http://users.consolidated.net/billday/
A rich man isn't always wealthy, he just has all the love he wants and can
give..
AIM - BadManD73 (Catch me if you can!)
'95 Ext Cab 3.9L Mag 4x4 Flame Red
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob S" <robert_schultz@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 12:34 PM
Subject: DML: Should I replace the caliper?
>
> 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.
>
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