Calipers replacement?

2008 TOYOTA CAMRY

213,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

AMYBELL614

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I broke the bleeder valve, and I am trying to use extract it before replacing the entire caliper. Is it okay to spay it with some kind of rust penetrant? (The caliper is fully removed, and I will have to bleed all the brakes later)

Also, when cleaning the slide pins, I am replacing the slide pins and boots. Can I use brake clean inside where the pins go for a better clean and then lubricate once dry?

Dec 13, 2022 at 10:31 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Yes, and yes. When you clean with brake cleaner, take a rag on a screwdriver and clean all the dirt out. Just make sure it is clean and dry before lubricating and installing the new slide pins.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

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

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Take care,

Joe

Dec 13, 2022 at 10:25 PM