Rebuild front AE111 calipers

[wlglevin]

Hi All,
While replacing my rotors and pads today I noticed that the piston seal on one of my front calipers are broken apart and perishing.

As I don't have compressed air to rebuild it myself, can anyone suggest a shop in Wellington who can do this for me of somewhere where I can buy rebuilt calipers?

Car is a 95 AE111 Levin McPherson Strut.

Cheers

[GDII]

Single piston or twin piston? You could try take the caliper down to any garage and they could pop out the piston(s) for a small fee. Once it's out using the rebuild kit makes it easy. Just make sure the piston surface isn't pitted so when you put it back together it won't leak.

[wlglevin]

Good suggestion thanks. Single piston. I use the car in 2kcup racing, so may be worth replacing the piston anyway?

[GDII]

It could be if it's damaged beyond use. They don't always get pitted and can be fixed up. Brake fluid likes to absorb water and a damaged dust boot can let in water and dirt.
Some race brakes don't even have dust boots but they require a ton of maintenance.
I'm not a brake expert so can't really comment on exactly what to do.

[thegreatestben]

Just pop it out using the brake circuit?
Or grease gun, bit of tidy up after but it's not the worst job I've ever done.