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Originally Posted by DieselJim
If I am going to split the calliper I might as well get a calliper repair kit and install a new boot and seals why I am at it. I have seen them priced from 12.50 to 15.50 here online for rear brakes. Anyone have experience with rebuilding themselves?
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I recently rebuilt one of the rear calipers on the SDL. Not a difficult process. Takes about one hour to pull the seals and install new seals and boots.
The most difficult part of the job is to get the pistons out. One pops right out with air pressure. The second won't move at all because of the giant leak where the first piston is now removed. So, you need to rig up two blocks of wood, one of which exactly covers the hole, with two C-clamps and then apply the air to force the remaining piston out of it's bore.
If I could buy a rebuilt at a decent price ($30.00 or so), I wouldn't bother with the kit ($15.00 or so).