Rebuilding calipers

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Man, I see why my brakes did not really grip good. The right caliper, had crud all over it. I mean gunk on the brake pads. It looks like something is leaking. I just went ahead and ordered all new rubber pieces, and new pads. It looked like the pad was saturated with oil. I figured replacing these rubber parts, new pads, and fluid should give me good brakes. What is the best approach. Just completely remove the calipers?????

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Man, I see why my brakes did not really grip good. The right caliper, had crud all over it. I mean gunk on the brake pads. It looks like something is leaking. I just went ahead and ordered all new rubber pieces, and new pads. It looked like the pad was saturated with oil. I figured replacing these rubber parts, new pads, and fluid should give me good brakes. What is the best approach. Just completely remove the calipers?????

You need to remove the bake completely to replace the piston seal. I hope you've ordered a rebuild kit since that's probably where it's leaking from.

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You need to remove the bake completely to replace the piston seal. I hope you've ordered a rebuild kit since that's probably where it's leaking from.

I ordered OEM parts, the piston seal, piston boot, axle bolt o-rings, and axle holder boot. Should this do it?????

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I ordered OEM parts, the piston seal, piston boot, axle bolt o-rings, and axle holder boot. Should this do it?????

The pistons are often pitted which causes leaks like you are experiencing. No way to know until you take the caliper apart.

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The pistons are often pitted which causes leaks like you are experiencing. No way to know until you take the caliper apart.

Where do you get the rebuild kits?????

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Where do you get the rebuild kits?????

Dealership or OE on-line parts source. Aftermarket brake system parts are iffy other than pads.