# Disc brake caliper repair

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/disc-brake-caliper-repair/78232>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [March 24, 2013, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disc-brake-caliper-repair/78232 "2013-03-24T19:29:31Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![nitram](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5fc32e/32.png) [@nitram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitram)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2013, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disc-brake-caliper-repair/78232/1 "2013-03-24T19:29:31Z")

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When replacing brake pads, should the calipers be repaired (new discs & O rings) if there had been no prior indication of sticking or hanging up?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disc-brake-caliper-repair/78232/2 "2013-03-24T19:32:54Z")

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No. Just make sure the caliper pistons compress smoothly back into their bores. And then clean/lube the caliper slides.

Tester

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**Author:** ![meaneyedcatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/meaneyedcatz/32/692_2.png) [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disc-brake-caliper-repair/78232/3 "2013-03-24T19:40:25Z")

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If they are working perfectly fine then just clean/lube slides. DO NOT USE WD40