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Old 03-16-2010, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by warmblood58 View Post
I will be rebuilding the right front caliper on a '84 Euro TD wagon (Ate) and assume it will be very difficult to reseat new seals, heat shields, dust boots, etc without splitting the caliper apart. Many advise against this, why? Very curious and I need just the facts Ma'am -thanks!
It will leak. Keep a big jug of DOT4 in the trunk.

Good luck though.

Rebuilt calipers are cheap to buy for what they are. Are euro Ate calipers somewhat different from US ones?
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