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rebuilt caliper for 95 945 900

I have a 95 945 volvo and one of the front calipers has a torn dust boot around the piston. This was torn because of my carelessness in working on the brakes about 6 months ago when retracting the piston with a pliers to put the pads back. The tear is now large. Can I just get a rebuild on that side?? or so I need to get 2 calipers?? Id prefer to just do the one side. If I need to replace both as a matched pair, then is it worth just getting a piston repair kit for the one side. The slide pins are in great condition as is the piston without pitting or other problems. Also what do you guys do when you remove the brake line to prevent the fluid from continuing to leak?? Id rather not clamp the brake line. Thanks JOHN








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    rebuilt caliper for 95 945 900

    Can i relace the dust boot on that one caliper without removing the caliper fro the car?? That would be the easiest fix. If the piston seal ring goes, which it will in time, I would just exchange both calipers for a rebuild. JOHN








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      rebuilt caliper for 95 945 900

      You may be able to replace just the dust boot. Loosen the caliper and retract the piston as far as it will go. Then insert the new boot.








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        Steve

        It sounds like you think it can be done..but have you actually done it or know anyone that has done it?? JOHN








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      rebuilt caliper for 95 945 900

      sorry for the above typos. Im trying to find out if I can replace the caliper piston dust boot and do the fix without removing the caliper from the car. If so, could someone describe the procedure. thanks JOHN







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