Rear Brake calipers

[TrekLawler]

OK, I have the front end done and now starting on the rear brakes. the calipers are in terrible condition. Not having any luck finding any replacements. does anyone know if there are any from other cars that will cross?

 

Thanks

[marty14]

4313716 R

 

4313717 L

 

I have them NOS or used

[TrekLawler]

Thanks Marty.

 

I'll keep this in mind. but I have been able to secure some rebuild kits for the calipers. they're not in bad shape, but just really needing some rebuilding. has anyone had these apart or can provide instructions on how to break them down? The manual is not very clear.

 

Thanks in advance

[Bill Reichert]

Don't forget the flex lines  in rear.  I had the rear tires get cooked well done because the flex lines were clogging.

[TrekLawler]

Thanks, these actually look and are flowing pretty well. I just need to find out how to remove the piston with the rear parking brake internal assemblies. most of these screw out. but I can't seem to find the key on the TC calipers to getting them apart.

[TwinCamFan]

I know just what you should do!  Struggle with them for a while, get frustrated, then take Marty up on his offer of replacement calipers. Easy right?

 

AJ

[Budtee]

I had a company car, a Reliant SW and it was less than 5 years old.  The flex lines were OK until they were not OK and a rear flex line burst and I was barely able to avoid an accident.  I have an 89 TC with  less than 11,000 miles on the odo.  I changed all 6 flex lines last year.

Edited November 16, 2017 by Budtee
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[Bill Reichert]

The problem on flex lines is they go bad from the inside. 

Budtee sounds like you have my luck.  I had the turbo coolant hose blow with 6,000 miles on an 87 GTS Chrysler.  Special hose!  Right!  I bought some hose and double clamped both ends for the replacement.

[TrekLawler]

On 11/15/2017 at 9:59 PM, TwinCamFan said:

I know just what you should do!  Struggle with them for a while, get frustrated, then take Marty up on his offer of replacement calipers. Easy right?

 

AJ

Thanks AJ,

   I appreciated Marty's offer and am going through his catalogue as we speak as there are a few things I need. but as far as the rear calipers are concerned. I did find rebuild/boot kits for them and discovered how to get the piston apart. the drivers side had two spring washers internally that were broken that were not allowing the emergency brake to work properly. I've been lucky enough to find replacement pieces for less then a buck and rebuild them and have them back together. so if anyone wants to know how to rebuild rear brakes let me know, I;m somewhat of an expert now :).

Edited November 18, 2017 by TrekLawler (see edit history)

[cntoswald]

Hey marty14, any chance you still have replacements? Currently in the market myself now

[Reaper1]

On 11/18/2017 at 11:09 AM, TrekLawler said:

Thanks AJ,

   I appreciated Marty's offer and am going through his catalogue as we speak as there are a few things I need. but as far as the rear calipers are concerned. I did find rebuild/boot kits for them and discovered how to get the piston apart. the drivers side had two spring washers internally that were broken that were not allowing the emergency brake to work properly. I've been lucky enough to find replacement pieces for less then a buck and rebuild them and have them back together. so if anyone wants to know how to rebuild rear brakes let me know, I;m somewhat of an expert now :).

Any time you have figured out a rebuild process,, part numbers, parts sources, etc. it is always beneficial to the community to share. :)

[rmtroutman]

Checkout Rockauto.com. They have remanufactured rear calipers at reasonable prices for the TC plus some rebuild kits.

[Hemi Dude]

1 hour ago, rmtroutman said:

Checkout Rockauto.com. They have remanufactured rear calipers at reasonable prices for the TC plus some rebuild kits.

Not any more, look at 88 Dodge Daytona, may still be some available.