Re: front brake calipers

[srubano@xxxx]

Taking that there is nothing wrong with the calipers and only the 
bleeder screws (the boxed end where the wrench goes on) is stripped 
then yes...you can just replace the bleeder screws. If the pistons 
inside the calipers are binding then you need to replace/rebuild 
them. I am assuming right now that you only have air in your system 
and everything is in good condition and this is why the mechanic was 
trying to remove the bleeders. Bleeder screws are very common thing 
to find and you can get them from any of the Delorean vendors or good 
auto parts store! They are only a few dollars and are very easy to 
install. Bleeding the brakes isn't that difficult either and can be 
done easily with an assistant, a length of rubber tubing and a small 
jar....or you can get one of those one man brake bleeder kits. :)

Steve

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, orentha@xxxx wrote:
> I was told that I had to replace the entire calipers because they 
> could not just replace the striped out screws... That's where the 
> $250 comes in.
> Is it possible to just replace the screws ? or is this place just 
> trying to get me to spend more money ?
>