OK thanks everyone. Statistically I risk killing myself every time I
step in the shower. I must admit I was looking for a little more
information.
In other words, can the piston crack? Seize in the caliper? I'm
genuinely curious here and I'm not belittling the issue.
Rob S.
Bill Day wrote:
> Definitely replace them... the risk is that you will kill yourself or
> someone you love or someone else...
>
>
> Bill Day
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> '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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