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J. Dan Jones - 25 Nov 2005 03:11 GMT

Last time I replaced the brakes/rotors I noticed chips of ceramic falling
out from the pistons on the front brake calipers of '99 4x4 Durango. Can
they be rebuilt or should I replace the whole caliper. I'm getting ready to
do another pad/rotor replacement and figured this would be the time. Where
would the best value to get parts or replacements.

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Tom Lawrence - 25 Nov 2005 03:22 GMT

> out from the pistons on the front brake calipers of '99 4x4 Durango. Can
> they be rebuilt or should I replace the whole caliper.

They can, but it's often easier, quicker, and even cheaper to just buy a set
of remanufactured calipers (these have already been rebuilt). They should
run about $30 a piece, and there will be a core charge for you to return
your old calipers. You can often save a little more by buying 'loaded'
calipers - meaning they also come with pads.

As far as where to purchase, any auto parts store will do.

But - that aside... brake pad material falling out from the pistons isn't a
reason to replace the caliper. The piston is steel, and it's hollow - it
will collect brake material as the pads wear. The only reason to replace a
caliper is if it's leaking around the seals, or if it's sticking and causing
brake drag.

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J. Dan Jones - 25 Nov 2005 03:36 GMT

Pretty sure these pistons are ceramic, or maybe they have ceramic followers
behind the pistons that absorb the heat from the pads. Don't know Mopars
though. All I know about Durangos is they have weak front end components,
mine has been completely rebuilt coming up on 90,000 miles. all highway and
local urban grocery trips. I'll probably get the loaded ones although I
believe the Raybestos pads have a lifetime warrantee, which appears to be
about 35,000 miles. china rotors are only $19 so they are a disposable item.
Thanks.
JDJ

> > out from the pistons on the front brake calipers of '99 4x4 Durango. Can
> > they be rebuilt or should I replace the whole caliper.
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> caliper is if it's leaking around the seals, or if it's sticking and causing
> brake drag.

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PJ - 25 Nov 2005 03:34 GMT

Sounds more like parts of the piston are breaking off. You can buy them
too.

> Last time I replaced the brakes/rotors I noticed chips of ceramic falling
> out from the pistons on the front brake calipers of '99 4x4 Durango. Can
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.boB - 25 Nov 2005 04:51 GMT

> Last time I replaced the brakes/rotors I noticed chips of ceramic falling
> out from the pistons on the front brake calipers of '99 4x4 Durango. Can
> they be rebuilt or should I replace the whole caliper. I'm getting ready to
> do another pad/rotor replacement and figured this would be the time. Where
> would the best value to get parts or replacements.

Rebuilding calipers just isn't worth the effort any more. A rebuild kit cost
almost as much as a caliper. I don't bother.

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