Hello,

I think my front caliper is leaking VERY slightly and I haven't noticed any breaking reduction but I want to fix it. Has anyone installed a "caliper kit" to fix a leak?

Also, I've never bled these brakes. I've done it on other trucks by opening the valve and having someone push the break pedal then I close the valve and they let go. I keep doing this till there is no air and I start on the line farthest from the reservoir.

What is your opinion on these kits?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par..._12798%2C40054

And I did search and couldn't find any definitive information on the kits.

Thanks

 

Repairing calipers is not very often done in my opinion.
You don't know if the bore is good and free from pitting etc.
The piston has seal rings. The rest are boots and slide pin boots.
Replace with a rebuilt by removing/replacing 2 bolts and the brake hose, then bleed.
Brake fluid absorbs water such that pitting and corrosion can take place in aged systems.
Once pitting takes place the fluid goes around the piston seal and the seal begins to wear from the rough surface it moves over.
Good luck.

 

Thanks, I guess I just buy a rebuilt from my local auto parts store.

 

Order a new or reman from rockauto/amazon/ebay.

The caliper can be rebuilt, but only after you take it apart and know it's not cracked or rusty..