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07-08-2022, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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Caliper pistons rusted, do I need new calipers?
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I'm getting ready to take my '13 FR-S to a track for the first time so I was doing some checks/inspections when I noticed the inside of my caliper pistons were completely rusted. (Photos attached) She was originally titled in CT so the rust isn't surprising, the amount of rust is what's concerning me. Steel/brass brushes proved useless, and I'm worried this may not hold up on the track. I gently peeled back the rubber gasket and I saw that the outside of the pistons are relatively clean save for a few specks of rust. I've got track pads and high temp fluid on the way, should I add calipers to my shopping list? If so, are the remanufactured ones on rockauto good? My heart wants to get new/reman'd calipers for peace of mind but that'd mean track day has to get postponed again Thanks folks, happy to answer any other questions. Vehicle specs: 2013 Scion FR-S ~87k miles |
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It's fine, the real worry is if those boots tear
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If you're not a fan of it, get some remanned calipers. I'm fairly certain mine are worse than this and they are functioning just fine. I understand wanting everything to be awesome for track use but as long as you can't put your finger through it, it's fine
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This actually calms me down quite a bit, thanks a million!
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FWIW I’ve used a remanufactured caliper from Centric and it worked great and looked very clean. The only issue I ran into was the bracket for the brake line on the back side of the caliper was a bit small/tight. Not a huge issue, everything worked fine.
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I always inspect and clean the boots by carefully pumping out the pots just enough to unfold and wipe them with a damp cloth. Use the brake pads to slowly push them back into place.
If you can find an old caliper, take it apart to see how it works. Those pistons are super thick.
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Corrosion there is no issue. It is if it is inside the calipers that is different. I would clean it up, treat it and move on.
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all calipers have rust within them like that. it's inherent to the design of all calipers. it's a cylinder of captured air-- moisture gets in there and will create some surface rust.
you could replace them, but the new one's will rust just the same, just as fast. the only part to ever be concerned about is the part that the rubber boot covers. that's the part that seals in the brake fluid, and creates the hydralic pressure that makes for stopping. if that starts corroding under the boot, that ruins the seal, which leaks fluid, which can make for a very bad day.
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That's not true. It depends on the materials used for the pistons.
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ok, all POOR calipers have rust like that.
if you don't like it, buy mclaren.
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Thanks to everyone who replied, I feel much better
I'm gonna save up for reman'd calipers for when I replace my rotors. Thanks guys! |
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