MDW25gt Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Does anyone have suggestions doing rebuilds on 99 legacy brake calipers? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcspeer Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 I would go to Auto zone and exchange them for rebuild, make sure they have them in stock before taking yours off. I rebuilt the calipers on our Saturn and they are very easy. Not so with the Subaru the boots are really tough to get back in. Exchange price is not very much I dont remember the cost but it is better than messing with those boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99obw Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 I just paid about $55 each at Advance Auto for rebuilt calipers for the rear on a '99. With the rust I felt it wasn't worth my time to try to rebuild them. Very happy with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 i've rebuilt a few XT6 calipers. the rust you see is likely just surface rust and will also occur on newly installed calipers in no time. you can pick up rebuild kits for under 10 dollars....i think i found a set for 5.65, or right around there for an XT6. and that's for both sides. so two rebuilt calipers for a couples dollars and some grease. it is very simple. piston comes out, install new seal and boot and you're done. helps having good tools, but otherwise it is a straight forward job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alia176 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I no longer rebuilt calipers. My local supplier can get me rebuilt calipers with new pads in them for a decent price. I'm happy with the results. YMMV. Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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