Brake Rebuild Kit
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Portsmouth VA
Brake Rebuild Kit
It's just about time for new pads and rotors on my 91. Is there any sense in rebuilding the calipers if, at this point, there isn't anything wrong with them? Also, I've never done this before, but is there anything in particular I should know about rebuilding them?
Drifting
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: Yorktown Heights NY
IMO if they are not leaking just check the dust boots for cracking, etc.. If they're bad replace them 
Check out Rockauto.com for new brake pads and rotors.
I use my 95 as a daily driver and I use ceramic pads (less dusting on rims) with raybestos professional grade rotors
Check out Rockauto.com for new brake pads and rotors.
I use my 95 as a daily driver and I use ceramic pads (less dusting on rims) with raybestos professional grade rotors
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Eureka California
It wouldn't hurt to rebuild the calipers. It gives you a chance to ensure that all the old nasty fluid and debris that collect at the bottom of the piston bores gets cleaned out. Also if you just push the pistons back in, any corrosion on the exposed part of the pistons will be forced over the seal. This could cut the seal and/or cause it to not seal. A full brake job includes rebuilding/replacing the calipers. Also check pads for abnormal wear which could indicate sticking/worn guide pins or pistons. Caliper rebuild kits are usually cheap too and so really only cost time.
