Caliper replacement

xj-boonie · Mar 22, 2008

Does anyone have a recommened brand or store?

Also, what's the difference between calipers with the phenolic piston and the ones with the metal piston? (other than the ones with the metal piston cost more)

This is on my 96 XJ Sport, D30 front.

Thanks,
Mike

JEFF · Mar 22, 2008

Phenolic pistons are a sand like materal that is pressed together to make the pioston. they work the same but you need to be careful because they chip real easy durring brake service. I use the calapers from Murrys auto parts because they have a lifetime warranty.

90Blue_XJ · Mar 22, 2008

Advance Auto parts also have a lifetime warranty. Not sure if they offer both types of pistons or not. As to the brand. Go with a name brand if you have a choice, like Raybestos or Bendix. In foreign brakes ATE have always been good quality in my opinion too.

OLAK · Mar 22, 2008

JEFF said:
Phenolic pistons are a sand like materal that is pressed together to make the pioston. they work the same but you need to be careful because they chip real easy durring brake service. I use the calapers from Murrys auto parts because they have a lifetime warranty.

Phenolic refers to a type of hard thermosetting resin ( plastic). It is cheap, strong, chemical resistent and can handle high temperatures. commonly known by trademarked name "Bakelite" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakelite

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