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Old 02-01-2012, 08:31 PM
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car is pulling to left when moderate braking

Where do I find caliper rebuild kits and hoses? I say hoses because on one car I had it was that the hose had swollen inside and blocked the flow of fluid.
 
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Old 02-01-2012, 08:58 PM
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I had a similar problem but pulling to the right. Came on quickly and was very dramatic. Obviously a caliper problem but maybe not.

Replaced pads and rotors (both sides) and fixed the problem. Searched for a caliper rebuild kit without success and the calipers are a little pricey.
 
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Old 02-01-2012, 10:17 PM
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I only have 10k miles on new pads and rotors.

I found ATE caliper rebuild kits on line. Guess I'll do that to start.
 
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Old 02-02-2012, 09:39 AM
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Anybody use Centric calipers

remanufactured $41
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...e_caliper.html


or brake hoses $12
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...rake_hose.html

or caliper rebuild kits $5
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...epair_kit.html
 

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