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One of the pins on the front caliper is constantly sticking. I decided to replace both. Do I need to remove the rubber piece from the old one and move it to the new one. It seems that all of the caliper sliding puns come without that rubber component.
I got these from AutoZone https://m.autozone.com/brakes-and-traction-control/brake-caliper-bolt-guide-pin-kit/duralast-brake-caliper-bolt-guide-pin-h15064/350601_402112_4222?spps.s=5472&cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD: NL:1000000:HRD:71700000060668104&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gcl id=CjwKCAiA98TxBRBtEiwAVRLqu_XtU6WULimo4KfWRDWH5Bz KghM16Yg6EnrUORRxxc9-h77vRMQ1UxoCUJgQAvD_BwE
I meant rubber sleaves that go on the pin ends, but it seems that I need to buy another kit for that. If pins and boots cost me $25, then I may as well get a refurbished caliper for $40.
Just found out what my problem was. Up to this day, I was using synthetic brake grease to lubricate sliding pins. Didn't even know that it causes rubber to swell up. Just ordered silicone paste for that purpose.