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Originally Posted by rsieracki
Doing the rear brakes on my 87 sdl. (did fronts over the winter) rear pass side was holding/frozen up, tons of corrosion etc and rotors too thin. so i got it all apart and im considering replacing one if not both parking brake shoe assemblies (pass side was rustwelded to rotor and driver side wasnt much better.
i got the calipers off and the boots are cracked, also tons of corrosion, hose split, etc. so i removed the pads, and split the caliper.... ya i know, not the best idea but i did it before i read on here not to do that. anyways heres my dilema do i A: rebuild them myself, or B: buy the rebuilt brake calipers... and if i buy the rebuilts does it matter of i get the ATE or Bendix if replacing both? (fronts are ATE) is one brand better or worse? the rear is currently bendix. and if i rebuild myself are those 2 small orings anything special or can i just use replacements from my oring assortment kit?
Also, what is the prefered brake pad type/material?
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ATE or Bendex it does not matter. if you are gooing to replace them it doesn't really matter. You will be replacing them in pairs so its better that you buy two of the same brand. A lot aftermaket shops has great rebuilt brake calipers at reasonable prices(surprisingly they're good for something).Ease your worries about the calipers as long as they are both rebuilt.