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 Loaded calipers - yes/no?
#863913
01/26/08 12:11 AM
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Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 675
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Rock Warrior
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I need to do my front brakes soon.
My 4runner has 370+K on it and I've never replaced the calipers. I read a post awhile back and someone suggested just getting loaded calipers. I never heard of that before, but after looking into I may go that route.
Just wanted to get opinions, before I started buying parts.
Semper Fi,
Alfred
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'91 4Runner V6 4WD 400+K
'10 Scion Xb
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Re: Loaded calipers - yes/no?
[Re: fire4effect]
#863914
01/26/08 12:12 AM
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Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,010
Body Damage is Cool
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loaded calipers just means they come w/ pads. do you need new pads?
87 22R PU, 2? body lift, 33? BFG muds, 4.88's, F&R Lock-Rights, Rancho Shocks, EB's Street RV Head w/ 268 Cam, LCE Header, 2" to 2 1/4" exhaust, Flowmaster 50 series, Magnaflow high flow cat, complete Herculined SR5 interior, V6 BB, MC, and calipers.
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Re: Loaded calipers - yes/no?
[Re: fire4effect]
#863915
01/26/08 12:14 AM
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Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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Do the calipers stick or something? No need to replace brake parts based soley on mileage. If they are not sticking or leaking, keep them.
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Re: Loaded calipers - yes/no?
[Re: Adam F]
#863916
01/26/08 04:37 AM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,568
Roll Me Over
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You can also buy new seals and rebuild them yourself, providing the rest of parts are good.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed
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Re: Loaded calipers - yes/no?
[Re: 87Toy4x4]
#863917
01/26/08 08:08 PM
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Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 675
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Rock Warrior
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Yeah, I need to replace the rotors (no turns left) and pads and was trying to be proactive. I don't see any leaking, but really didn't want to wait.
Sounds like 'no' on loaded calipers.
Semper Fi,
Alfred
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'91 4Runner V6 4WD 400+K
'10 Scion Xb
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Re: Loaded calipers - yes/no?
[Re: fire4effect]
#863918
01/26/08 10:07 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
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You'll want to replace the pads with the rotors.
If there are no leaks, and you can compress the piston back into the caliper without too much effort, no need for new calipers.
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Re: Loaded calipers - yes/no?
[Re: fire4effect]
#863919
01/27/08 08:58 PM
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Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 882
Rock Warrior
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I would replace them. I have had many stick after replacing the rotors. I am not sure if the piston wears a bit or what. I have done the kits. if there is any (catch) when you are compressing them you will be replaceing them and the shoes, possibly the rotors in about 6 months to a year.
just my .02 they are cheap and easy to replace now.
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Re: Loaded calipers - yes/no?
[Re: missouriman]
#863920
01/28/08 10:17 PM
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 94
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Replacing the calipers is more cost effective than rebuilding them, and a whole lot easier too. I picked up a pair from NAPA for $50 each plus the core charge. I'm not sure what the cost of a rebuild kit is, but I bet it almost half the cost of new calipers.
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Re: Loaded calipers - yes/no?
[Re: Bustedback]
#863921
01/29/08 12:18 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
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Rebuild kit is $4. Rebuilding them is simple. Remove the caliper and pop the piston out by either grabbing it with a pliers, or using compressed air in the brake line. Remove the old dust boot and o ring. Clean everything up really good, reinstall dust boot and o ring, reinsall piston, and your done. 15 minutes of work at the most.
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Re: Loaded calipers - yes/no?
[Re: Adam F]
#863922
01/29/08 01:57 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 103
Wheeler
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What I use to determine if I need to replace calipers is to inspect the cylinder bore for pitting, wear, etc. If there's a lot of pitting, then replace them, otherwise, I clean them up and install a rebuild kit. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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