In the past few videos I’ve been getting my Fairmont ready to take to the drag strip. Since I discovered some brake issues I thought it best to address those. In this video I rebuild the right front caliper. Turns out after I replaced the brake hoses that it was sticking and not releasing. Not wanting to spend the money on a new caliper, I decided to go for a rebuild. Now may of you may question the logic of doing this, especially when you see the caliper piston, but keep in mind my intention is to replace the entire brake system when I upgrade the engine and suspension on this car so it doesn’t make sense to make a huge investment in this car as it is now. So for the naysayers, it’s temporary, chill out. Either way I hope you enjoy this video and that it helps you if you find yourself needing to rebuild a front brake caliper. It is a cheap alternative IF your piston isn’t all corroded. BTW it’s not likely your piston isn’t going to be all corroded. Good luck.
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Here’s some related videos.
What’s Inside a Caliper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD7PRgeIBuw
How To Replace Brake Hoses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE9LM1ppR6g
How To Diagnose and Replace a Bad Caliper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UqTgYgd0Mk
How To Service a Brake Caliper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKpmBvfVYZg
How To Change Brake Fluid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5O_pbC8R2E
How To Spot and Service a Stuck Rear Caliper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urK2EsZn4pQ
How To Replace a Master Cylinder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trotrlIG2sk
How To Deal With a Spongy Brake Pedal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIQIBLGoZJ4
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