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vtrdaz:
What the best to do - overhaul or replace with new?
Is the overhaul an easy job or a pain?
Does anybody know where's a good place to get new calipers?

Cheers
Darren

Skibum346:
I successfully replaced the wiper seals and seal retainers on four calipers for my 1984 RRC. Only bent one retainer but put that down to developing the skills.   :D

NExt time I tried on our 1994 model... failed terribly and after scrrapping 4 retainers... took the calipers to my local garage to do.   :(

My first experience tells me it's an easy job... my second contradicts so am stuck in limbo. IF you have patience and time/money to carry the spares... do yourelf... if not... whip 'em off and take them to yer garage.

Skibum

vtrdaz:
which garage did you use? - looks like i'm quite local to you anywhere with a good reputation

smog:
I prefer to repair and overhaul, if only because i like my money where it should be in MY wallet :)

vtrdaz:
good point - do you need any special tools to overhaul a caliper? - never had the misfortune to need to do it before :roll:  :roll:

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