Brake caliper rebuild: Difference between revisions
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Remove all four (4) seals inside the caliper, using the pick or small screwdriver. Inspect them carefully; if they don't look perfect, replace them. Remember that all 4 are different and the front and rear calipers are also different from each other. | Remove all four (4) seals inside the caliper, using the pick or small screwdriver. Inspect them carefully; if they don't look perfect, replace them. Remember that all 4 are different and the front and rear calipers are also different from each other. | ||
If you are reusing the old seals, clean them carefully and very thoroughly, using brake fluid. There was a lot of dirt and unknown yucky stuff inside and behind these seals. This is why you should rebuild your caliper from time to time. | If you are reusing the old seals, clean them carefully and very thoroughly, using brake fluid. There was a lot of dirt and unknown yucky stuff inside and behind these seals. This is why you should rebuild your caliper from time to time. If the cleaning process damages the seals at all, replace them. | ||
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