In a message dated 9/20/99 7:52:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
suhs2@hotmail.com writes:
<< Questions:
Can I remove and replace the caliper half without taking the caliper off the
car? >>
I wouldn't. Cleanliness is the most important thing in brake work. It is
easy to remove the caliper (just have a plug ready for the flex hose) and you
can work much easier on a bench. When you split the halves of the caliper,
the whole thing will come apart. You probably should replace the seals at
this point. Brake fluid will get all over the place.
<< Can I successfully repair this leak at all?
What is involved?
What grade bolts do I use to reassemble?
Locking devices? >>
While the gasket is available from Moss, it is noted in the catalog and all
the manuals that splitting the caliper is not recommended. You should be
able to do the job. I have never split a caliper, but I have rebuilt many,
and that part is not too hard. I would use Locktite on the bolts, and if you
want to replace the bolts, probably grade 5 would be best. And when you
replace the o-ring, make sure you use a Nitrile o-ring, which is resistant to
brake fluid.
Once again, clean everything scrupulously. You don't want any contamination
of grease, oil or water in a brake caliper.
The easier option is to just get another rebuilt caliper for $50 to $75.
Good luck.
Allen Hefner
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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