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Front brake issues, 1992 Miata
Well, the brake pads (actually pad) were making a grinding noise on the
left front, so I ordered fresh pads and rotors (Hawk HPS pads, brembo rotors from tirerack.com) and went to install them today. But it appears I have more serious issues than just the pads. Here's the situation: Left side, caliper pins are badly pitted and corroded. Some of the anti-rattle clips are missing, and the inner pad was worn to the backing plate (with damage to the inner surface of the rotor), but the outer pad had about half the thickness of the new pads left in friction material. Obviously the caliper pins had seized and only the inner pad was wearing. So, I'm guessing I need new slider pins and new anti-rattle clips for this side. Right side, upper caliper pin is partly threaded out of the caliper, but seized solid in the caliper carrier. It won't budge at all. Caliper is also leaking fluid and the pads had half their friction material remaining, maybe more. So I'm guessing I need a rebuild kit (seals and dustboot) for the caliper, and at least new pins for the caliper. I might need a new carrier as well. What's the best source for these parts? I generally rebuild both calipers if I have a leak. Are seal/boot kits available to rebuild the calipers? And what about the pins and the carrier pieces? Are those dealer only items? or would my local parts places (Napa? CarQuest?) have the right parts? -- Racer X 1984 VW Jetta Diesel GT 1992 Mazda Miata (doesn't look bad for a car that's been hit by an 18 wheeler) 1994 Caravan (OK, maybe it's a keeper, but I still want a VW Caddy) 1995 Ford Escort (Currently resting in pieces) 1983 VW Rabbit GTI (ITB racer) 1988 Mazda RX-7 (maybe for sale, offers considered) 1992 GMC Topkick (portable garage for racecar[s]) |
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