On the right rear disc of my 98 Prelude, I need to replace the caliper with a rebuilt one and the rotor, am I ok to use the existing caliper/rotor on the driver side? Also, what is the best brake fluid to use after bleeding the brakes.
2007-10-06 09:57:54 · 5 answers · asked by Carl K 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As long as the slide pins and the piston(s) are working free it is NOT necessary. A good quality DOT 3 in a sealed container will work fine.
2007-10-06 10:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by Bernie G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few different parts to your question, Ill try to get to all of them.
The first is that you definitely have to replace both rotors and sets of pads on each side of the car. You dont ever want to replace the wear items on one side only, always in pairs.
In regards to the caliper, why are you replacing the one caliper? What is wrong with it that requires replacement? You might be safer just replacing both calipers just to be sure that you dont have a problem in the future. However, if the one you are not planning to replace is still working fine, you can replace the pads and rotor only, since the caliper is not a wear item.
The best brake fluid to use is going to be a compatible type with whatever is in the system now. You would need to check your owners manual, but you probably have a DOT3 break fluid. You would want to use the same when bleeding the brakes to top off. If you have not replaced your brake fluid yet, you could consider using a synthetic fluid and bleeding the entire system.
Sorry if that doesnt answer your brake fluid question, I wasnt sure if you were asking about a type or a brand name.
Good luck, and remember that with your brake system, always err on the side of caution.
2007-10-06 10:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by clarkbug1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dot 3 brake fluid and yes you can replace just the passenger side caliper and rotor and be ok, just remember to change both side brake pads when doing the job.
2007-10-06 17:31:26 · answer #3 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not hurt the other rotor or caliper if the other side did not freeze but you will stile need to change your pads on both sides to keep them balenced.
2007-10-06 10:13:23 · answer #4 · answered by ja A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DOT 3 (I use Castrol)
Replace them both. Otherwise your braking force will be different on one side and could pull you into oncomming traffic, or into a ditch in an emegency braking situation.
2007-10-06 10:05:15 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋