So I decided today that since I'm gonna replace my master cylinder (for the 3rd time, I was given a defective MC) I might as well overhaul the calipers. I was just curious if anyone has done this before, and if there were any tips or trick you could offer. Moreover, is it worth the trouble? My calipers are stock and have 150k's on them. Thanks again everyone.

 

If they're not sticking or dragging, then what's the point?
I mean, there's very little that goes wrong with a caliper and when it does it is usually better/cheaper to just get a remanufactured replacement rather than rebuild your own.

 

Are your current calipers sticking? Why would you overhaul them?

 

I guess you can call it preventive maintenance. I figured that since rubber deteriorates eventually, I might as well do it know that there isn't a problem rather then having them crap out on me when I'm on a trip. Besides, the overhaul kit is only 5 bucks.

 

The rubber that matters (the piston o-ring) is not exposed to the elements. The rebuild kits are so cheap because there is very little to them. Generally, just a new o-ring and a dust boot. Sometimes a new piston is included. I would still go with a remanufactured caliper because A) it will have a warranty, and B) it will have been honed to size and tested to make sure the piston operates properly. Rebuilding calipers yourself can be a hit and miss proposition.

 

Good point, I'll go ahead and scratch that one off my list then...

 

Information is power, and sometimes more money in your pocket.

 

In the old day's at my Father's part's store /machine shop, I rebuilt calipers and wheel cylinders all the time, I had the right tools and equipment. These days, those parts are too cheap to bother with rebuilding, as has been stated.