Brake Caliper Rebuild
A caliper rebuild replaces the seals, dust boots and sometimes the pistons of a brake caliper.
What is Brake Caliper Rebuild?
It can fix sticking or leaking calipers. Repair kits are available for many calipers. Exchange reconditioned calipers are a common alternative. Pistons with chrome damage or rust should also be replaced. A sticking caliper often causes a burning smell and a hot wheel after driving.
How it works
New seals and boots restore smooth piston movement and keep fluid in and dirt out.
Why it matters for your car
Bleed the brakes thoroughly after rebuilding. Calipers with pitted or corroded bores should be replaced, not rebuilt.
Other terms
- Ball Joint
- Body Roll
- Brake Pressure Sensor
- Child Seat Fitting
- Driving Through Flood Water
- Electric Current (Amperage)
- Frame Damage (Structural Damage)
- Hill Start
- Key Programming
- LFP Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
- MPV (People Carrier, Minivan)
- Option Codes (Equipment Codes)
- Ozone Treatment (Odour Removal)
- Paint Code
- Sequential Indicators (Dynamic Turn Signals)
- Surround View Camera (360-degree Camera)
- Two-bucket Wash Method
- Tyre Blowout
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
- Water Pump