How can I tell if I need new calipers?
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How can I tell if I need new calipers?
Lately I've noticed when stopping at low speeds a little pulling to one side. Is that a sign that one of my calipers isn't working properly? Checked brake fluid and the level is fine. Also, noticed my brake pedal is starting to feel a little too soft.
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When was the last time that you check your brake fluid?
I would take your wheel off and press the brakes make sure both of the caliper cylinders a pressing evenly against the pad
I've posted this before too, it's not very hard to rebuild are calipers it's like 10 bucks for a kit to put new seals on the pistons. Much cheaper than new calipers.
I would take your wheel off and press the brakes make sure both of the caliper cylinders a pressing evenly against the pad
I've posted this before too, it's not very hard to rebuild are calipers it's like 10 bucks for a kit to put new seals on the pistons. Much cheaper than new calipers.
Last edited by DM_kota; 10-30-2012 at 09:08 AM.
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A cheap 1-man bleeding system I have used is to go get (3/16 I believe) hose from a hardware store, put some brake fluid in a 20 oz soda bottle and put the hose from there to the brake bleeder. Either gravity flush your brakes or pump flush, either works.
It keeps your calipers from sucking more fluid up when you let pressure off the brake pedal.
doesn't take long at all.