DorkyGrin wrote:

> ...Not sure how to tell if the calipers themselves are
> working properly. Seems like if the pistons are 'hard' to compress
> that there might be a problem. But how do you define "hard"?
>
> Is there some way to tell if the pistons are sliding in and out
> easily?

Not rilly. If they just fall back in then there is a problem
which can usually be found by looking for a big puddle of brake
fluid. :) That's why it takes a C clamp to push the piston
back in. Your squeezing a lot of fluid through a little line.

> The local auto parts store sells a kit that includes rebuilt calipers,
> all the hardware and pads for something like $120 each.

I wouldn't go with a rebuilt caliper till you see what the pistons look
like. Oh.. and never push on the brake with the caliper not on the disc
and shoes in it. That will pop the piston out and make one hell of a mess.

--
DougW

 

DorkyGrin wrote:

> ...Not sure how to tell if the calipers themselves are
> working properly. Seems like if the pistons are 'hard' to compress
> that there might be a problem. But how do you define "hard"?
>
> Is there some way to tell if the pistons are sliding in and out
> easily?

Not rilly. If they just fall back in then there is a problem
which can usually be found by looking for a big puddle of brake
fluid. :) That's why it takes a C clamp to push the piston
back in. Your squeezing a lot of fluid through a little line.

> The local auto parts store sells a kit that includes rebuilt calipers,
> all the hardware and pads for something like $120 each.

I wouldn't go with a rebuilt caliper till you see what the pistons look
like. Oh.. and never push on the brake with the caliper not on the disc
and shoes in it. That will pop the piston out and make one hell of a mess.

--
DougW