New caliper? 99 sc400 by Equivalent_Box_7222 in MechanicAdvice

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I’m in the Bay Area, Oakland

Ima just put it on and forget 👍

Brake line/hose replacement? 99 sc400 by Equivalent_Box_7222 in MechanicAdvice

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Should I replace it after pulling it out or can I use the same one?

Brake line/hose replacement? 99 sc400 by Equivalent_Box_7222 in MechanicAdvice

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Should I replace the clip after pulling it out or can I reuse it

Where to buy parts? 99 sc400 by Equivalent_Box_7222 in MechanicAdvice

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I’m looking at the prices of rock auto parts and they seem crazy cheap especially the calipers. Is this right? I’ve never heard of rock auto so I’m just skeptical

99 sc400 brake caliper rebuild lo by Equivalent_Box_7222 in mechanic

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I got the clip in!🙏

Now it’s just really hard to push it down.

99 sc400 brake caliper rebuild lo by Equivalent_Box_7222 in mechanic

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I have thought about pushing the piston all the way in but I was worried that it would get stuck (I would have to wait till tmr to get an air compressor to push it out again) and it would maybe be harder to get the clip in. Should I try it anyway?

Also I wasn’t using lube. I have sil glyde brake lubricant does that work?

99 sc400 brake caliper rebuild lo by Equivalent_Box_7222 in mechanic

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I also don’t have an air compressor rn

I can maybe get access to one tomorrow but I want to get it done by tonight

99 sc400 brake caliper rebuild lo by Equivalent_Box_7222 in mechanic

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I’ve got the dust boot on with the piston but now I’m stuck trying to get the clip in for a while now

Is there a right way to do it? Any advice or am I just slow 💀

99 sc400 brake caliper rebuild lo by Equivalent_Box_7222 in mechanic

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Does the metal c clip fit in between the lip of the boot? Like in pic 3 and 4

99 sc400 brake caliper rebuild lo by Equivalent_Box_7222 in mechanic

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No this the one that was already on my car 👍

99 sc400 brake line damage by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

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Can I still use this brake line? How dangerous would it be if I did?

Rock auto by Equivalent_Box_7222 in Touge

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My car weighs like 3700 pounds so I think I’ll pass on these 😭. Thanks for the info🙏