caliper dust shields
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LeoC2
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That's true, I was refering to the metal shield, this thread has me so confused I'm calling the metal shield "boots!"
I can :wink2-green
46callaway
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OK well I talked to the mechanic who worked on my car and he confirmed it was the caliper piston dust boot on the right rear which was broken. He said when you change calipers you should always do them in pairs. I was looking at the rockauto prices for rear calipers and the A-1 CARDONE calipers were the cheapest... will I have any issues with these calipers, they are not brand new, they are remanufactured...
He is full of dookie.
Buy ONE caliper, you don't need to replace both at the same time, he just wants MORE money. Each caliper works on a stand alone system, with the only thing in common with the other caliper is whats pushing it, the master cylinder/brake fluid.
Re-built/Reman is just fine and you probably will never have problems ever again.
Also...the boot being torn is probably from them, or previous brake jobs because when you compress the piston, if you're not carefull it will "fold" and extrude from the piston. When you go to install the pads, you'll install it right onto the rubber boot and it will smash between the piston/caliper and the brake pad. Seen it done numerous times.
Find a new mechanic!
My son bought a used car that needed tires and an alignment, so I told him to go to a place I've used for years. They told him he needed new brakes and quoted him something over $200. He knew this was something I could handle, so he called me and he picked up the parts on his way home. We pulled of the front tires first THEY LOOK ALMOST NEW, SAME WITH THE BACK!
Needless to say they have lost my bussiness and as may people I can tell.
Skip's in Scott's Valley
IMHO, there is nothing wrong with reman calipers and there is nothing wrong with replacing one caliper if that is all that is needed. Now when dealing with rotors and pads, I replace the pads on both sides even if only one side needs it and I replace both rotors AND pads even if only one rotor is bad and the pads are otherwise OK.
After the "Midas episode"(see above) I think I was quoted over $450 and did it for less than $100 in parts(parts that were actually needed).
You can sometimes buy 'caliper rebuild kits' for less than $20.
After the "Midas episode"(see above) I think I was quoted over $450 and did it for less than $100 in parts(parts that were actually needed).
You can sometimes buy 'caliper rebuild kits' for less than $20.
46callaway
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I'll do some work on the car myself (spark plugs, air filter, alternator, water pump) but I don't trust my mechanical ability to deal with something as important as brakes. The car still needs front brake pads so that and the right rear caliper is on my to do list. I'll probably take it to a different place considering what J said that they might have broken the caliper piston dust boot when installing the new rear pads and rotor.