is there any way to tell whether calipers are oem vs aftermarket remans like cardone etc? specific stamping, casting...etc.? pics of each would be nice if you have any to compare...
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oem vs aftermarket reman'd caliper ID (1 Viewer)
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Why don't you post the pics of your calipers? Or try searching?
There is a stamping on it. If you search, you'll likely find it. I posted a pic of mine in a thread here not too long ago....
There is a stamping on it. If you search, you'll likely find it. I posted a pic of mine in a thread here not too long ago....
Even if the calipers are remanufactured from an OEM unit, the seals might be of inferior quality.
I went through this debate a few weeks back, wondering whether I should simply grab a cardone from Kragen, or buy the Toyota rebuild kit from cdan. Cardone was ~$50 for one side, while the rebuild kit was ~$25 for both sides in the front.
I went with a cdan rebuild kit and rebuilt one side in a few hours, going very slowly and taking my sweet time. So now I'm sure it's done right and I know yet another part of my vehicle very well
BTW - the rebuild process is very simple, inexpensive, and goes fast.
I went through this debate a few weeks back, wondering whether I should simply grab a cardone from Kragen, or buy the Toyota rebuild kit from cdan. Cardone was ~$50 for one side, while the rebuild kit was ~$25 for both sides in the front.
I went with a cdan rebuild kit and rebuilt one side in a few hours, going very slowly and taking my sweet time. So now I'm sure it's done right and I know yet another part of my vehicle very well
BTW - the rebuild process is very simple, inexpensive, and goes fast.
