From: "L. Sandel" <ls@xxxx> Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [DML] A few brake questions Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 20:43:46 -0400
I'm currently changing out the front brakes, and had a few issues crop up during the procedure.
I was planning on fixing up the calipers with new seals. One of the pistons had almost seized, and the others weren't moving too freely. This made stopping an awkward & noisy process.
First issue: I separated the calipers to facilitate the rebuilding process. Then I noticed the note in the shop manual that says something like "do not ever even think about separating the calipers". It this a genuine concern? If not, are there recommended torque values for the bolts?
Second issue: I'm not sure what constitutes a bad caliper piston/bore from a good one... So I took a few pictures:
http://labwww.csv.cmich.edu/luke/auto/Delorean/brakes/caliper.jpg (72k) http://labwww.csv.cmich.edu/luke/auto/Delorean/brakes/caliperpiston.jpg (44k)
All of the calipers look like the one pictured, but the piston shown is the worst of the bunch (which doesn't seem too bad). The caliper bores are smooth to the touch.
Anybody actually used the 76 Capri calipers? They're only $70 at Murrays... Much easier on the wallet than most sources.
Thanks for any help, Luke/10270
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