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Old 01-22-2011, 05:27 PM
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Hey all!!

Front calipers need to be replaced on my truck and I have been told that buying rebuilt ones is better than trying to rebuild them myself.

So I was wondering if anyone knew where to buy rebuilt calipers, and what brand(s) are good ones?

Thanks!!!!!

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Old 01-22-2011, 06:43 PM
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Buying NEW ones is better than rebuilt
 
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if money is the issue, orielly auto is where i bought my rebuilt ones, it was around 20 something a piece, worked fine now for over 2 yrs and probably 15- 20k miles

if not, i reccomend new ones
 
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Old 01-22-2011, 06:59 PM
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I bought a pair for my truck at Advance Auto parts, price was right and they work great.
 
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I normally buy alot of my stuff at Advance Auto Parts my calipers have worked great.
 
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I bought mine from www.rockauto.com
 
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i rebuilt mine last time for like $6 apiece. super easy to do to, takes about 5-10 minutes a side.
 
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advance auto parts
 
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