Replacing my Brembo calipers....
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Replacing my Brembo calipers....
After many hours (over several attempts) fighting with the stupid pins in my Brembo calipers, I've decide to replace the calipers. Not only are the pins completely seized (PB Blast, MAP gas heat, 3lb hammer...no luck), but at least one caliper looks like it needs a rebuild anyway.
I can get the calipers, shipped, for $145 each. Should I replace the banjo bolts too? Does anyone have the correct part numbers for them and the copper washers? Anything else I should think about? Searching around, I've gotten a little confused and not all the online sources can tell the difference between Brembo/NonBrembo SS.
I can get the calipers, shipped, for $145 each. Should I replace the banjo bolts too? Does anyone have the correct part numbers for them and the copper washers? Anything else I should think about? Searching around, I've gotten a little confused and not all the online sources can tell the difference between Brembo/NonBrembo SS.
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After I get the whole job done, I'll try getting the pins out as I can, and offer the old calipers in the classifieds here.
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BTW, in addition to PB blast and heat, my buddy held the punch with vice grips while I swung the three pound hammer. Completely flattened over one of the pins, flush to the caliper. The thing never budged. There's no way you should ever have to apply that sort of force to the vehicle for a simple repair like replacing brake pads. In my book, this qualifies as a really stupid design. In this case, on Brembo's part rather than GM's.