TIMINTEXAS Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 I need calipers for my 83 GL 2WD. Do any of you board members recommend any online shops? I know shipping costs play into the decision. I have priced rebuilt calipers with local shops and the price is either $50-$60 or $110-$160. The main difference seems to be pads vs. no pads. The dealership wants $120 (I suppose those are new ones). So, I am asking for suggestions. Also - my brain is telling me to replace them in pairs. Is that wise or unneccesary and why? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 Tim, may I offer another alternative, not neccissarily a recommendation: Pick-N-Pull. Find a similar model with much lower mileage than yours, voila. Also might want to try S-Wing's Stuff. Subaru specialists, used parts. I believe this is their URL: http://www.s-wingsstuff.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMINTEXAS Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 Thanks Dave, I think I will try rebuilding them. All I have to do is find a kit. I think all I need is the seal and dust boot around the piston. It's worth a shot and is cheaper. Otherwise, I'll go to the P&P or S-wings. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 its usualy just orings/ seals. should be easy to rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMINTEXAS Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 Where can I get a rebuild kit (or do I just get the seals, etc. seperately?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 i have used generic orings out of my assortment tray you can get them at most auto places, or farm equip places. and it has held tight for 20k miles so far. i would just pull it apart and make sure that is your problem, they should be all cracked and disolving, if they are not holding fluid. and if the piston isnt trashed, and still fits in the caliper like it is new, the shops get payed big bucks for replacing rubber! if your piston is smooth, and not jagged and mared its ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMINTEXAS Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 Very well. One last question. Any tricks to getting the piston out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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