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Old 12-29-2017, 07:07 PM
Carpenterman Carpenterman is offline
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I respectfully disagree with Torsionbar. I used to rebuild calipers, but concluded it just was not worth it when you can get a rebuilt one for about $65.

You never know what you are going to find when you tear them down, so you might need a rebuilt one anyway. Polishing tarnished pistons (I've found) is a waste of time. They seem to freeze again eventually.

Since it's just a leak and not a seizure, you may be OK just by replacing the rubber. Or you may not.

Agree completely about flushing the system every couple of years. I think Mercedes actually recommended doing it every Spring.
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