FrontBrakeComments/Questions

[alice@domain.elided]

Back on the front brake caliper issue.  Mine look good enough to 
rebuild ...the pistons have good plating remaining.  I asked of the 
Ford caliper for curiosity.  I have a standard suspension height, so 
brake line length is not an issue.  Scout rebuilt calipers cost 
$20.99 (must order/prepay), $10 core.  The kit cost $2.99 
per side (rubber seal and gaiter only).  Ford F150 calipers cost 
$12.99 (in stock/ ready and waiting).  I am told the brake lines 
would need to be switched if I were to swap calipers and thus,
banjo bolt size.  Given that I have a good Scout caliper pair, I will 
keep what I have.  I can see why one might want to go with the 
Ford parts ...availability and price.  

Question #1.  Was it you, JohnL, that stated the Ford are not as 
large as the IH calipers.  I do not own a Ford but I am curious, 
since I saw a Ford stamping on one of my caliper pistons!        

Question #2.  The downfall of my calipers appear to be piston 
pitting.  Can I clean up and/or make my pistons reuseable?  Sanding 
and/or painting/plating?  At what cost?  Is any level of piston 
pitting acceptable ...say, one tiny pimple?  I am told I cannot buy 
these separately ...true?  Will aggressive regular bleeding reduce 
pits?  I assume water causes it?  

Question #3.  I plan on rebuilding my calipers with a rubber brake 
grease liberally applied to all surfaces in the seal land and 
internal gaiter area.  Any problems/tips?

Question #4.  I will reuse the inner grease seals and delete the 
splash dishes ...will monitor use/weeping. Anyone BHDT?

Imagine ...this vehicle will again move under it's own power!
Mark