Z51 front caliper rebuild or replace
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Z51 front caliper rebuild or replace
After 48,000 miles and 25 HPDE days the dust boots on my front Z51 calipers are worn and torn.
I'm worried about the seals.
Should I have the calipers rebuilt or replace them?
I'm worried about the seals.
Should I have the calipers rebuilt or replace them?
Last edited by dfettero; Jul 1, 2019 at 12:46 PM.
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If the seals aren't leaking tear off the remnants of the dust boots and don't replace. Before changing pads make sure you use Brake Clean to remove any dirt that got on the extended pistons before pushing them back into the caliper. That will keep dirt from destroying the seal.
Bill
Bill
