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  1. jeffster06

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    #22 jeffster06, Mar 25, 2017
    I was struggling to make sense on how the wheel bearing played it's role but what you said makes complate sense. Let's just put it this way the bearing was so bad I'm surprised the rotor didn't contact the carrier for the wilwoods. I'm weary about the right rear caliper but I will definitely check the link you provided as I was checking rebuilts. Curious as to what makes them junk though?
     
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    #23 Crashton, Mar 25, 2017
    There used to be good rebuilds out there, but over the years the quality of all rebuilds has fallen off. I put 2 rebuilt calipers on the back of my MCS. They lasted a while & went bad. They were replaced under warranty & those went bad too. IIRC they lasted about a year or so each. I bought new calipers & they were doing well when I sold my MINI & are to this day. I value my time & doing the job 3 times was a real pain.
     
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    #24 jeffster06, Mar 25, 2017
    I can understand that, Im not a fan of doing the same job over and over. Guess my last question is if I end up replacing the right rear should I do the left as well or just wait for it to have and issue? I'm not 100% the right is in trouble but it definitely felt different turning it in.
     
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    #25 Crashton, Mar 25, 2017
    I'd probably wait. Check it over & make sure everything is working correctly. I had problems with the parking brake part on both my oem calipers. That was also the failure on the rebuilds I had.
     
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    #26 DneprDave, Mar 25, 2017
    I would change out all four calipers. If one of the oem caliper wore out, the others can't be far behind.
     
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    #27 MCS02, Mar 26, 2017
    Good advice! I would fix the bearing First and see what you have after that.
     
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    #28 jeffster06, Mar 26, 2017
    Can't tell if this is sarcasm, but the fronts aren't even oem anymore lol.

    I already replaced the wheel bearing. Just need to drive it a bit to see if the issue is gone.
     
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    #29 Crashton, Mar 26, 2017
    Good luck Jeffster, hope that is the fix. :fingerscrossed:
     
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    #30 DneprDave, Mar 26, 2017
    No, I meant it, I would have put an emoticon afterwards if I were trying to be funny. If the fronts are already new, I would definitely change both rears. I would never change just one caliper.
     
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    #31 jeffster06, Mar 27, 2017
    Good to know, I agree I wouldn't change just one on the same axle. Not sure if they were all OEM I would do all 4 but definitely both rears if I change one.

    I have drove a little bit since replacing the wheel bearing and messing with the rear calipers. Brake pedal feels good, I figure after a couple more drives I will know for sure if what I did fixed the issue.
     
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    #32 Crashton, Mar 27, 2017
    I'm pretty sure you have it nailed. Now about that donut? :donut1:
     
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    #33 jeffster06, Mar 29, 2017
    I believe you are correct, after going for a few drives the brakes have not had the issue, the pedal feels better than before actually. No donut for me, not allowed carbs on my diet :(
     
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    #34 Dave.0, Mar 29, 2017

    No Donuts! WTF :incazzato:

    That's not a diet, that's a punishment. :lol::lol::lol::lol:


    Here lick your screen....

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