Does this caliper need to be replaced?

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  2. readymix
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    readymix ...Lest ye be trod upon... Staff Member

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    Might want to replace the rusted pistons and do a caliper rebuild. But the caliper itself is probably fine.
     
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    looks normal for a 98 should be fine
     
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    Thanks guys. Good advice.
     
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    thx guys.

    We were mostly concerned about the very dry rubber boots there.

    There was a little uneven pad wear, but it wasn't bad and I didn't have any problems pushing the pistons back in.

    So, I think they are working fine, but obviously look pretty crusty.

    We'll keep a rebuild in mind.
     
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    You just don't want the cylinders to rust out. And the rubber boots are part of the rebuild kits.
     
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    I wouldn't worry about it.
     
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    then it should be ok...
     
    TSTRBOY2004, Apr 3, 2009
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    ^Agreed^
    Just clean the caliper holders with a file on the parts where the pads sits on and lube them up good.
     
    kvang, Apr 3, 2009
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