Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 22:00:46 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: 900s brake and shock issues
Eric Chan wrote: > My brake calipers and all parts look rather rusty from the salty roads of > New England weather. If the pads are rusty, do they become "sticky" and > cause constant grinding to the rotor? How to tell when to replace the > rotors? The pads don't rust - they aren't made of steel. The disks (rotors) do rust, but the rust will scrape off during the first few minutes of driving. > Would it be possible to replace the pads without the calipers? Yes, you usually replace the pads without the calipers. > If not, how > difficult is it to replace the calipers? Are there special tools or bleeding > of brake line required? If you replace the calipers then a full bleed ot the brakes is required. Without being discouraging, your questions make me think that you aren't ready for caliper replacement. > BTW, my rear oil shocks look leaky. Do I need special tools to replace them? Year of car? -- Grunff