s2kmayhem

Front brake pad change went fine with c-clamp. Rear I guess require special tool..I made custom tool and I guess punctured the seal around the piston. Now it is leaking brake oil...Do I have to rebuild it? Can I just get the seal? Is this a mechanic type job? after replacing I guess I have to get air out of the system...Please help...

negcamber

Yes...you need to rebuild.

Derek was just having some rear brake trouble yesterday. He found you can get a new/rebuilt rear caliper at NAPA for $70.

BTW...nearly every car parts place has the special tool to screw in the rear brake piston for about $5. Too late now, I know...but for next time.

s2kmayhem

Is there a DIY caliper thing on here? I searched and found nothing...Thanks Robert for the tip and all the help...

D_Spec

yep.. Mine is trying to freeze up on me. It squeals all day long. I called Napa and Advanced.. Napa is 112.00 with core and Advanced is 75.00. I have to order one for my rear. 4 day wait!

Hardtopguy sells a rebuild kit for cheap with the O-rings if that helps. 19 bucks.

link

http://www.hardtopguy.com/store/home.php?cat=100

negcamber

You might reach out to Puddy for advice on rebuilding the rear calipers...he rebuilt the ones for the UK car. I know how to do the fronts...but not sure if there is some extra complexity with the rears from the way the parking brake works.

D_Spec

just ordered mine from advanced. be here tomm. $75.00

D_Spec

did you get it fixed?

s2kmayhem

yep she is up and running. New piston and o-ring installed then a brake flush. Everything working good. I can't wait for the meet Saturday I even installed my berk test pipe

D_Spec

sweet!! good to hear.

Im doing my caliper now.. lol

I also added a test pipe and exhaust!