Brake pad change help
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Brake pad change help
I have changed my pads before on the s2k. However this time the piston on the brake was really hard to turn even using a die tool. Even when I did turn it down it didn't go in all the way. I sort of jammed the caliper on and when I drove it down the street and the brake was engaging when driving causing the brake to be really hard. Does this mean the caliper needs to be rebuilt? Any suggestions?
*yes parking brake was off*
*yes parking brake was off*
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If your brake fluid is not flushed on some sort of schedule, you can accumulate moisture and cause rusting inside a caliper. Being somewhat particular about brakes since they are the only element that stops the car, I'd recommend swapping in new calipers. I don't rebuild any more. It costs about $120 per side to replace the calipers with re-manufactured parts. That's what I's do.
AP2 Rear Brakes from Bill Kay Honda
AP2 Rear Brakes from Bill Kay Honda
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