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Subject I believe your calipers and pistons to be beyond repair
     
Posted by robo (sebring1970) on August 30, 2022 at 2:38 PM
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In Reply To What do you think about the piston contact on the shim/pad? posted by Tanley (ATL) on August 30, 2022 at 10:38 AM
     
Message which is why I suggested you start over with all new components. You don't necessarily have to go high-end like Brembo, which would be nice. I am not sure what else is out there and available.

You could also consider a caliper rebuild kit, which might be a cheap option worth a try before you bite the bullet for new brakes.

Trying to replace the OEM calipers with the same I think I read on here before is problematic, with cheap Chinese knock-offs being offered, but don't quote me on that. Good luck. I wouldn't take out a loan necessarily as Mike jokingly suggested below, but you may need to "save up" for some new brakes. Brakes is brakes, and probably the most important part of your car for staying alive.

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They always break something,
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and then the benefit trickles
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