Brake caliper replacement

Tiny
SACFOX186
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER 300M
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
Does this need replaced?(Caliper). And how do you install retractors. No one knows online and or are not specific.
Sunday, May 16th, 2021 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That looks like a rear caliper. As far as replacement, if the wet areas are brake fluid that is leaking past the caliper piston, yes it needs to be replaced. Please understand, it is hard to tell looking at a pic what is actually happening, so please feel free to explain.

If the caliper is to be replaced, here is a link to get you started. You can use it as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

If you look below at the attachments below, I included the directions for caliper replacement specific to your vehicle.

Let me know if this helps. Also, let me know what you mean by retractors. If you are asking how to retract the caliper piston, there are tools made to do it, or you can place one of the old brake pads against the piston and then use a large C-clamp to retract it. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the caliper is fully retracted. See pic 5 below.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Sunday, May 16th, 2021 AT 9:38 PM
Tiny
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Here is what I had mentioned. (Retractor). Goes on the front calipers or at least on top of the caliper.
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Monday, May 17th, 2021 AT 12:00 AM

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