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72'BBGMCSGCC · 03-18-2004, 08:37 PM

I need to rebuild the front disk brake calipers on my 72' 3/4 and was wondering how to do this? Thank you. Dave

rolson1039 · 03-18-2004, 08:47 PM

most suto parts stores sell the rebuild kits and autozone sells the tools

walker · 03-18-2004, 08:50 PM

Go buy a rebuild kit. Pull the piston out the front, clean everything up, put on a new o-ring, install the piston, install the dust seal, reinstall caliper, bleed, drive away. That is the most basic instruction. You may need to hone your cylinder as well. IMO go buy a brand new one, not rebuilt, they seem to last way longer than a rebuild.

72'BBGMCSGCC · 03-18-2004, 08:51 PM

What's involved and what do I have to do to rebiuld the calipers?

*67Fleetsidedream* · 03-18-2004, 08:52 PM

rebuild or cleanup? Rebuiding is really simple. Take the calipers off, remove the brake line, plug the hose, remove the pads, pull the piston, check for rust, dirt, and moisture, remove the O-ring and replace. Put it all back together. Put in fresh brake fluid at the resevoir. Have someone pump the brakes and hold the pedal on the 3rd pump. Open the bleeder screw, tighten back up. Do this until a solid stream of fluid comes out of the bleeder screw. Don't forget to check the resevoir ever now and then. You don't want to empty it out.

72'BBGMCSGCC · 03-18-2004, 08:52 PM

sorry walker you must have replied just before my post where can I buy new ones? Thank you. Dave

cdowns · 03-18-2004, 09:55 PM

you can buy brake parts at the autoparts store

03-18-2004, 08:37 PM	#1
72'BBGMCSGCC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fletcher,N.C U.S.A Posts: 162	how do I rebuild calipers? I need to rebuild the front disk brake calipers on my 72' 3/4 and was wondering how to do this? Thank you. Dave

03-18-2004, 08:47 PM	#2
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	most suto parts stores sell the rebuild kits and autozone sells the tools __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

03-18-2004, 08:50 PM	#3
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	Go buy a rebuild kit. Pull the piston out the front, clean everything up, put on a new o-ring, install the piston, install the dust seal, reinstall caliper, bleed, drive away. That is the most basic instruction. You may need to hone your cylinder as well. IMO go buy a brand new one, not rebuilt, they seem to last way longer than a rebuild. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

03-18-2004, 09:55 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	you can buy brake parts at the autoparts store __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-18-2004, 08:51 PM	#4
72'BBGMCSGCC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fletcher,N.C U.S.A Posts: 162	What's involved and what do I have to do to rebiuld the calipers?

03-18-2004, 08:52 PM	#5
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	rebuild or cleanup? Rebuiding is really simple. Take the calipers off, remove the brake line, plug the hose, remove the pads, pull the piston, check for rust, dirt, and moisture, remove the O-ring and replace. Put it all back together. Put in fresh brake fluid at the resevoir. Have someone pump the brakes and hold the pedal on the 3rd pump. Open the bleeder screw, tighten back up. Do this until a solid stream of fluid comes out of the bleeder screw. Don't forget to check the resevoir ever now and then. You don't want to empty it out.



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