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What a drag...
...If I have a dragging brake rotor on the right front of the car, what are the chances that I will need to install caliper rebuild kits on all of my calipers?
These rebuild kits run $70 plus from our sponsor. Should I only do the fronts, or should I do the backs while I am at it? The car came from MI. but was not driven in the snow. However, they do salt the roads, and that combined with rain water.... P.S. Examination of the underside of the car has produced no evidence of rust.
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06-01-2005, 03:29 PM
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Just do the fronts, but inspect the rear pistons. If the rubber is damaged or the piston doesn't move - rebuild. Watch if you get the urge to clean them. You can destroy the rubber gasket if you get too aggressive.
I have front rebuild kits sitting in a Pelican box beside me. Guess why? Ian
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06-01-2005, 03:55 PM
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What's the cars mileage and have the calipers been o'hauled previously? Brake fluid absorbs water and causes pistons to rust and bind. It's not going to happen to just one or just the fronts. This is a sign from the Brake Gods! Do them all !!!!!
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06-01-2005, 04:12 PM
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I'd rebuild the calipers, replace the rubber brake lines and flush the fluid. But the most necessary if you are rubbing is probably the rebuild.
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06-01-2005, 07:58 PM
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1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.2
