After disassembling a brake caliper it must be reassembled properly to remain in good working order. Learn how to assemble a brake caliper in this free auto …
After disassembling a brake caliper it must be reassembled properly to remain in good working order. Learn how to assemble a brake caliper in this free auto …
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If Expert Village would combine all the videos there wouldn’t be so many
unnecessary video segments
If calipers are cheap dont rebuild if they are expensive than rebuilding
can save a lot of money,a lot of times pistons and calipers can be in
great shape just do a quick seal change and your ready to go
The rules we used in my brake shop: If piston is made of phenolic or steel
piston sticks in the bore after cleanup then buy new or rebuilt calipers.
After doing a few, rebuld should not take more than 15 minutes per
caliper. Other factors to consider, general condition of caliper, i.e.
rust, damaged or stuck bleed valve, need for brake hardware. No rocket
science here, just a little common sense.
Excellent video. Although with a rebuilt caliper being under $35 for my
ford explorer and a lifetime replacement warranty I could not pass it up.
That’s two for one baby….Now if I was stuck somewhere out 4 wheeling I
would carry some fluid and a seal kit as a safety net. If you are a town
cruiser then don’t worry about it.
Thanks for not giving us a clear view of putting that ring in. You just
blew right through that dude.
Thanks for the very helpful video. Well instructed. I am rebuilding my
front GM Dana 60 and now doing the final part… rebuilding the calipers. The
piston seals are shot. So of course new ones. I can’t figure out how the
dust boot goes on. Now I know! You made it very clear! 🙂 Thanks!
Thanks, Nathan, that was very helpful and enabled me to reassemble my
Subaru caliper with no problems.
thanks Nathan !
great info!!! THANKS!
NATHAN IS GAYYYYYYY
most people don’t know shit about boxing!
How do I get the dust boot to stay? Mine keeps slipping off and leaving the
gap open between the boot and the piston.
Mine didnt come with anything stiff to keep its shape or “stick” to the
inside of the bore.
Also, how do I fix the bolt/gliding pin so that it doesnt get stuck.
Wafredrick is stupid, it is cheaper.
You are wrong,rebuilding a brake caliper is not worth the money and you
don’t save money.A reman is the better option.A caliper piston is at least
$20.00.You get a cheaper price if you bring the core back in and the core
charge is subtracted off the bill
@wafrederick Reman Calipers for the front of my car were 41.99 each after
the core charge. The rebuild kit was less than 5 dollars a side.
nice one mate, cheers
Plus you have to replace the piston,I would not put a new o ring versus the
old piston.Plus the bleeder screw will break off if not careful and you are
fucked.Most shops replace calipers with remans,the labor is much cheaper.I
have seen brake calipers $20.00 minus the core charge..Most pros know
rebuilding a caliper is not worth doing.
Take the pads off and pump the brake until it pops out.
youll leak brake fluid causing your brakes to be dangerous on the road,
happen to my car..
This guy looks like he hates his life, but he did a good job. He looks kind
of like Timothy Olyphant…
I say again waste of time.I would not put new seals with the old piston
reinstalled with leaks garuenteed.A new piston is about twenty dollars and
you are waste time and money rebuilding the brake caliper.
Thanks for this video Nathan
@wafrederick Progress report. Since I was removing the caliper anyway. I
shot compressed air into the caliper and the piston flew out and I replced
the gaskets for 3.47. The bleeder bolt had to be removed to take off the
caliper so that was not a problem either. I still dont get the less labor
part. I already have the caliper off. The new caliper would have cost 52.00
dollars for what? a blast of compressed air and a 3.47 gasket kit.
Getting the piston out…dont EVER PRY OR CLAMP the piston to get it
out…the objective is not to scratch or warp the caliper piston…best way
is using compressed air from the hole on the back when calipers are already
removed .. Put the rubber cover on compressed air nozzle (not nozzle gun as
the one seen on the floor in this Vid) the put a block of wood in front of
the piston …again to protect it from gettin scratched as it pops out.
Ynot just buy new 1″s
how do you get the piston out if its seized? cheers
I do not have time to rebuild a brake caliper and the worst part is getting
the bleeder screw loose and snap off the the bleeder screw.If that
happens,you wasted your time and have to buy a reman caliper..It is less
labor to put on a reman caliper than rebuild saving you time.
Not when a rebuild kit costs half the price or less. I just picked up 4
rebuild kits for 2 front twin piston calipers (one kit per piston) on close
out for $1.98 each. If you’re pistons are good and you can find a good
deal, online of course, then you should rebuild. Local auto shops charge
you an arm and a leg for rubber seals that cost cents to make.
Nathan, Thank you for providing your instruction videos. I can feel good
about rebuilding my calipers!
One of the bolts iin my front right caliper on a 1993 nissan altima threads
stripped, you think it would be ok or I do something about it?
Good!
You could probably clamp the piston and pull it out along with a load of
WD40 or try priying it out with a screwdriver.
@wafrederick really I re-built a caliper when I was 18 on a Torino. Saved
me a lot of money and it was a very simple fix. I found a rebuild kit for
3.47 at Autozone and will rebuild one for my Trooper this weekend. Tire
removal and caliper rebuild should be about an hour. I will repost with
progress.
Awesome, exactly what I needed! Thanks so much. You saved my butt.
usually its a waste of time to rebuild a caliper. Even if you can find a
kit – not likely – you still have to hone the caliper and hope its not
corroded or out of round too much that it will still seal again. If you
have more time, and skill then money, and the tools and knowledge, i say go
ahead and do and rebuild the calipers like he says. It will take you a
minimum of two or three hours to do each caliper right. Whereas if you just
swap calipers it will take you half that much time.
Good practical information and demonstration. Thanks!
Some calipers are not worth rebuilding,some can be $20.00 to $25.00.Most
shop do not do this this,cheaper labor than rebuilding it.Plus most shops
do not have time rebuilding a brake caliper.
I recommend against using a C Clamp, Use a caliper piston tool or needle
nose pliers and rotate counter clockwise and it will retract the piston.
using a C clamp can ruin the caliper.
lol
Not many ExpertVillage videos are as good as this guy’s. Kudos