How to Rebuild Front Brake Calipers : How to Assemble a Brake Caliper

[KyleP133]

This guy looks like he hates his life, but he did a good job. He looks kind of like Timothy Olyphant...

[chads84z]

no matter what anyone says, I would NOT reuse the pheonalic piston. Over time, due to age and excessive heat, they swell, absorb moisture, and are prone to cracks and being brittle. Unlike metal that has a memory, these do not. And if you have a aluminum caliper with a pheonalic piston, it's better to replace the caliper all together. Just remember brakes should last between 60 to 70k mikes. if you're not, then you may have a problem.

[bytmeh]

finally agood advertisement for once lol

[kuladeeluxe]

Instructor should mention to wear gloves. Brake fluid is absorbed through the skin and causes Liver Damage.

[mikono14]

also on some calipers the dust boot is held in place by a snap ring

[StrightCaptianMo]

Is there a video how to get the piston out?

[The18Jake]

@StrightCaptianMo no video needed. Stick an air hose/tire compressor in the brake line bolt hole,and it should shoot out, be careful not to have your fingers in the way of the piston.

[1514MAURICIO]

Good practical information and demonstration. Thanks!

[gluemanred]

Great how-to!!

[firelizard2]

This series of videos is one of the best How-Tos I've seen, period. Concise, well-narrated and demonstrated. A+

[livingwaterutube]

great video. this guy is a great communicator - pace of communication good, clearly explained, clear voice, great job!

[alundrasrt]

Thanks for this video Nathan

[wafrederick]

The problem is going to come back if you rebuild a caliper that sticks.Replace the caliper with a reman caliper is the first time fix.

[jgizzy]

Not many ExpertVillage videos are as good as this guy's. Kudos

[wafrederick]

Plus you have to replace the piston,I would not put a new o ring versus the old piston.Plus the bleeder screw will break off if not careful and you are fucked.Most shops replace calipers with remans,the labor is much cheaper.I have seen brake calipers $20.00 minus the core charge..Most pros know rebuilding a caliper is not worth doing.

[wafrederick]

You are wrong,rebuilding a brake caliper is not worth the money and you don't save money.A reman is the better option.A caliper piston is at least $20.00.You get a cheaper price if you bring the core back in and the core charge is subtracted off the bill

[turbonegroegg]

@wafrederick Reman Calipers for the front of my car were 41.99 each after the core charge. The rebuild kit was less than 5 dollars a side.

[hoodun]

@wafrederick

not so. the calipers reman are $150 at the least for my vehicle. a rebuild kit is $12. if you pull the piston out and its not rusted or pitted, then you can get away with replacing the seals. in most cases all the rebuild entails of is seal replacement. though, it may be worth your time to just buy one already remanufactured.

[munjersprint]

you are super

[g2khoo]

Great video. I've must have seen several of your videos and I've relied on them to help me with my car repairs.

[MsPurebloodqueen]

you saved me like $300 just awesome

[cellularantenna]

Unlike the dust boot seen in this video, some dust boots go into a second groove in the caliper, above the groove for the square cut seal. For dust boots that fit into a groove, install the dust boot first while the piston is out. Then, apply some shop air to the brake hose inlet while holding the piston against the seal. The boot will expand against the piston and you'll be able to work the piston into the dust boot.

[sum1uallno]

Great vid... Very helpful thanks..

[Fierocious]

das boot!

[metalrager66]

When people complain that they're bored they should be watching stuff like this. Thanks for taking the time to make these vids!!!

[DoublePines]

it is imperative that i sit on this plastic create or no one would take me serious.

[infinity2904]

thanks for posting this video

[intheMixup]

thank you for the uploading the video; this is some very great information!

[tybryant]

THose are some cook Nike's guy

[johnagroff]

Excellent video, thank you!

[TheDuffman86]

HOW BOUT SHOWING US HOW TO REMOVE THE PISTON!

[xNSxTY3]

@TheDuffman86 take an air hose with a rubber cone tip, unscrew the bleeder screw, and blow the piston out, watch out though ittl shoot far if u don't stop it

[MrOsmith3]

Thank you for taking time to save me 110.00. I had to only pay 5.95 X2. Wife very happy :)

[LolGudPk]

I recommend against using a C Clamp, Use a caliper piston tool or needle nose pliers and rotate counter clockwise and it will retract the piston. using a C clamp can ruin the caliper.

[jermells]

@LolGudPk You can use a C-Clamp just put something like a towel or 2 pices of cardboard between the bore and the clamp its easier and cheaper than a caliper tool

[macelius]

You kind of remind me of Ron Livingston from Office Space

Great vids thx!

[trunkz007]

can somone tell me how i can remove the text sometimes pops up on video... it takes up the whole screen

[NightSailor]

Nice video thanks. I don't want to spent too much on this car, but I do want good brakes.

[HoratioBungle]

Brilliant. Rebuilt calipers for my car would have cost me a good $200 each. With a rebuild kit and your vid, I can save a great deal of dosh.

Thanks for taking the time to film and upload this. Much obliged.

[wafrederick]

I say again waste of time.I would not put new seals with the old piston reinstalled with leaks garuenteed.A new piston is about twenty dollars and you are waste time and money rebuilding the brake caliper.

[wafrederick]

Some calipers are not worth rebuilding,some can be $20.00 to $25.00.Most shop do not do this this,cheaper labor than rebuilding it.Plus most shops do not have time rebuilding a brake caliper.

[wafrederick]

I do not have time to rebuild a brake caliper and the worst part is getting the bleeder screw loose and snap off the the bleeder screw.If that happens,you wasted your time and have to buy a reman caliper..It is less labor to put on a reman caliper than rebuild saving you time.

[technoidatx]

@wafrederick Progress report. Since I was removing the caliper anyway. I shot compressed air into the caliper and the piston flew out and I replced the gaskets for 3.47. The bleeder bolt had to be removed to take off the caliper so that was not a problem either. I still dont get the less labor part. I already have the caliper off. The new caliper would have cost 52.00 dollars for what? a blast of compressed air and a 3.47 gasket kit.

[smithraymond09029]

How about a work bench and a vice?

[David66]

my mistake the air gun in the video on the floor does work

[David66]

Getting the piston out...dont EVER PRY OR CLAMP the piston to get it out...the objective is not to scratch or warp the caliper piston...best way is using compressed air from the hole on the back when calipers are already removed .. Put the rubber cover on compressed air nozzle (not nozzle gun as the one seen on the floor in this Vid) the put a block of wood in front of the piston ...again to protect it from gettin scratched as it pops out.

[wafrederick]

You do not rebuild a brake caliper anymore,a huge waste of time!Best option is to buy a reman and you save time putting it on.Most shop do not rebuild calipers anymore and get remans since it is quicker this way.

[sammict]

Not when a rebuild kit costs half the price or less. I just picked up 4 rebuild kits for 2 front twin piston calipers (one kit per piston) on close out for $1.98 each. If you're pistons are good and you can find a good deal, online of course, then you should rebuild. Local auto shops charge you an arm and a leg for rubber seals that cost cents to make.

[technoidatx]

@wafrederick really I re-built a caliper when I was 18 on a Torino. Saved me a lot of money and it was a very simple fix. I found a rebuild kit for 3.47 at Autozone and will rebuild one for my Trooper this weekend. Tire removal and caliper rebuild should be about an hour. I will repost with progress.

[827201]

my brakes stick how to repair.

[nakeddsl]

Cheerios

[aikaha]

Finally a decent how to video from expertvillage.

[bikedemon99]

nice one mate, cheers

[OU8121ST]

he turned the c clamp around , when he started. it had the crank end on the pad

[lateboy4]

how do you get the piston out if its seized?

cheers

[TheShockful]

Take the pads off and pump the brake until it pops out.

[JekyllandMrHyde]

me perecio exelente your explanations only than I stay a doubt? if the strap or the rubber band oneself wide sort of the redusco than size

[DeffRo]

good video....how did you get the piston out if its seized??? and ....do all calipers have a dust boot sealing ring? please write back i have a bmw 328i and a the piston donest come out it is seized i think....breaks are stuck to the rotor....write me back please

[bedbugg1]

You could probably clamp the piston and pull it out along with a load of WD40 or try priying it out with a screwdriver.

[isabellissimo]

Awesome, exactly what I needed! Thanks so much. You saved my butt.

[vinkata]

very good video