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Car question - brakes related
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:40 pm
Anytime I've changed out brakes I've always done a full job, pads, rotors and calipers.
For the life of me can't find the calipers anywhere online this time. (except used ones on ebay)
Think I'd be ok using the existing calipers?
For the life of me can't find the calipers anywhere online this time. (except used ones on ebay)
Think I'd be ok using the existing calipers?
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Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:41 pm to Powerman
Yeah you're fine.
Eta: You don't need to change your calipers unless you frick them up somehow.
Eta: You don't need to change your calipers unless you frick them up somehow.
This post was edited on 7/15/15 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:42 pm to Powerman
quote:
Anytime I've changed out brakes I've always done a full job, pads, rotors and calipers.
You change the caliper every time you change the pads?
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:42 pm to Powerman
quote:do you change out the entire toilet paper roll holder from your wall when you run out of TP?
Anytime I've changed out brakes I've always done a full job, pads, rotors and calipers.
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:43 pm to Powerman
quote:
Think I'd be ok using the existing calipers?
Yea, or they probably have a rebuild kit for the calipers (seals) that you could do if you really wanted to. But unless the car is 20+ years old, you'll probably be fine with the same calipers.
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:43 pm to Powerman
do you get new rims when you get new tires?
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:43 pm to Powerman
Calipers can be reused as long as they aren't leaking/bleeding anywhere.
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:44 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:
You change the caliper every time you change the pads?
Eh when I brought it to the dealership they'd always do that. BMW is ridiculous when it comes to brakes. They don't want to do it if it's not the whole thing. Hence why I'm trying to piecemeal the parts together and pay someone else to do it.
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:46 pm to Powerman
I've never heard of anyone changing calipers each time the pass are chanfed. You should not have to change your calipers unless there's s problem. They can last well over 100k miles. Just libricate the guide pins and check for torn seals/boots. Our originals are still on at 105k and 170k.
If you must, rockauto.com usually has great prices. You will just have to pay the core charge and pay shipping to send the old calipers back. Oreilly and some other shops may be able to get them as well and you would not have to worry about shipping something afterwards.
ETA. The rotors should be fine unless you get warping or screw them up by not changing pads.
If you must, rockauto.com usually has great prices. You will just have to pay the core charge and pay shipping to send the old calipers back. Oreilly and some other shops may be able to get them as well and you would not have to worry about shipping something afterwards.
ETA. The rotors should be fine unless you get warping or screw them up by not changing pads.
This post was edited on 7/15/15 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:47 pm to Powerman
quote:
calipers
I mean, unless the thing is ten years old or something. Even then, I would just change the seals.
Calipers have a pretty significant MTBF. I wouldn't change 'em on every brake job.
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:47 pm to Powerman
quote:
Eh when I brought it to the dealership they'd always do that. BMW is ridiculous when it comes to brakes. They don't want to do it if it's not the whole thing. Hence why I'm trying to piecemeal the parts together and pay someone else to do it.
BMW tells you that they do it...
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:48 pm to Powerman
quote:
Anytime I've changed out brakes I've always done a full job, pads, rotors and calipers.
wow. you must be loaded. there's absolutely no reason to change these all out at the same time otherwise.
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:49 pm to meeple
Agree.
If anything, if the car is older, flush the old brake fluid out.
That does more to help the integrity of the brake system than anything else.
If anything, if the car is older, flush the old brake fluid out.
That does more to help the integrity of the brake system than anything else.
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:49 pm to Powerman
quote:
Eh when I brought it to the dealership they'd always do that. BMW is ridiculous when it comes to brakes. They don't want to do it if it's not the whole thing. Hence why I'm trying to piecemeal the parts together and pay someone else to do it.
Someone was taking you for a ride. Changing the caliper every time you change the pads is laughable. You never once questioned them?
ETA: I'd love for whatever ding dong downvoted this to tell me what's wrong with what I said.
This post was edited on 7/15/15 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:50 pm to oldcharlie8
quote:
wow. you must be loaded.
My car has almost 200K miles on it. Take a guess
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:51 pm to Powerman
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200K
Def. time for a fluid flush.
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:54 pm to VetteGuy
quote:
Def. time for a fluid flush.
I do one of those every 40K miles or so...
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:56 pm to Powerman
Brake fluid?
Dang man, you must have the best-maintained car on the planet!
Dang man, you must have the best-maintained car on the planet!
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:57 pm to Powerman
quote:
For the life of me can't find the calipers anywhere online this time. (except used ones on ebay)
Think I'd be ok using the existing calipers?
What in the frick?
I've never heard of this nonsense. Calipers are good for the life of the vehicle usually. They aren't a wear and tear component.
Posted on 7/15/15 at 2:57 pm to Powerman
Only time I change a caliper is if it's beyond rebuilding ie: piston is damaged, cylinder walls are scored etc. Calipers are a durable not disposable part.
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