Integra 91 Brakes

On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:47:55 +0000 (UTC), Tegger
wrote:

>John wrote in
>
>>
>> A few months ago I reported that I have replaced the pads on my front
>> brakes in order to correct a problem that exists in the brake
>> cylinders. Rust
>> I knew that wasn't the right solution but it was going to fix the
>> problem for a few months. Little that I knew that was a very short
>> term solution. The problem is back.
>> Most likely the problem is the result of rust in the wheel cylinders.
>> Question: Does it make sense to remove the cylinders and polish their
>> interior or should I just replace the calipers, including the
>> cylinders?
>>
>
>
>You have calipers and pistons. "Cylinders" are used in drum brakes, which
>you do not have.
>
>I think I told you last the time that the pistons were rusty.
>
>You cannot clean the pistons: the rust will be too deep, and too
>widespread. The caliper bores will be just fine.
>
>You have a choice:
>1) replace the calipers with aftermarket (OEM is no longer available)
>2) rebuild the existing calipers with new OEM internal parts.


I have checked with the local parts supplier for the kit and was told
that it is no longer available . After all the car is 20 years old.
Cost about $70 for one caliper set excluding the pads that I do not
need.
I'll do the replacement when I must switch from my Winter tires. Next
month .

Thanks Tegger

John
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John wrote in

> On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:47:55 +0000 (UTC), Tegger
> wrote:
>

>>
>>You have a choice:
>>1) replace the calipers with aftermarket (OEM is no longer available)
>>2) rebuild the existing calipers with new OEM internal parts.
>
>
> I have checked with the local parts supplier for the kit and was told
> that it is no longer available . After all the car is 20 years old.



I don't think there ever was any "kit". Not from Honda, anyway. You buy the
parts independently. And all the parts ARE still available.



> Cost about $70 for one caliper set excluding the pads that I do not
> need.


Are you getting two calipers for that $70? If so, either they're really low
quality or you're getting quite a deal. One /piston/ alone from Honda is
$70.


> I'll do the replacement when I must switch from my Winter tires. Next
> month .


Good luck. Just be /really/ clean about it. And if you use the pedal-push
bleed method, do not allow the pedal to travel any further than it does in
normal use.


>
> Thanks Tegger
>


You're welcome.


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