69Z28X33
Nov 14th, 07, 06:02 AM
I'm restoring my car and I have a rebuild kit for the calipers. Is it very hard to do? I've heard it was.
P.S. I,ve learned so much by reading the threads on this site and not all of it is about cars.
You guys are the greatest.
Larry
Mat Klemp
Nov 14th, 07, 03:43 PM
It's not too awfully difficult, However you will want to have the tool to press the seal into it's bore. If you have original calipers you would want to keep them, if not , replacement ones are not too expensive.
TTFN
Mat
69Z28X33
Nov 14th, 07, 07:44 PM
Mat Klemp, Thanks I have the originals. Maybe autozone has a loner tool.
RamAirDave
Nov 14th, 07, 07:49 PM
Not difficult, just make sure you have the right rebuild kit.
The one I bought from Rick's wasnt even close. Went to Bumper-to-Bumper, they had the same one. Pretty sure it was a Wagner part. Napa had the right one.
If there is a tool to press the seal in, it probably would help as it is in a tight spot. Off hand I dont remember my exact process, but I didnt have any special tool. It was a little frustrating "chasing" the seal around until it was seated all the way around, but not a big deal.
69Z28X33
Nov 15th, 07, 04:54 AM
Thanks dave, I got mine from d&r. I'll ck it out then probly do it myself.
Microgiant
Nov 24th, 07, 05:37 PM
I am redoing mine myself so I can retain the original calipers. You will also need a compressor or someone with one to pop out the pistons. My book said it would take 6-7psi to get them out but that must have been a misprint because all 4 took at least 60-70psi and they did make a small report.