Brakes questions

[Tarmac]

My right front brake caliper is going bad. Inspection reveals that the rubber seal has failed. m looking to replace it with another stock one.

?#1 Do all 70-78Z cars use the same front brake calipers?

?#2 What is the part #, I'd like to check prices with my local dealership.

?#3 The car still has old rubber hoses, is it worth it to replace them with steel? If so, whats a good source for them?

?#4 The left front caliper looks good, but should I consider replacing it too?

?#5 Recommendations for pads? The car is used for street driving, and the occasional quick run up and down the local mountain roads.

Please don't hit me with a "use the search noob". I did, and after wading through a lot of information I figured out that I don't need to upgrade the brakes, and some other good info.

Thanks!

[Arne]

1.) Yes.

2.) Right 41000-N7600, left 41010-N7600. About $95 each from Courtesy Nissan. My dealer gives me about the same price. Should be able to get reman from most any parts house for half or less.

3.) If they are still original, I'd recommend replacing them, either with steel or even new rubber. Steel should give slightly firmer pedal feel, but for street use rubber is generally fine.

4.) Calipers should ALWAYS be replaced or rebuilt in matched pairs.

5.) I've used Axxis/PBR (formerly Repco) deluxe on my street cars for years. Quiet, easy on rotors, reasonably durable. Not suitable for track use, but should be fine for spirited road use.

[Tarmac]

THANKS!

I see MSA offers "remanufactured" calipers for $60, with a $75 core exchange. Is this a good route to go?

[Arne]

Autozone has them for $48 ($44 after core exchange), or Schucks sells them for $39 ($31 after exchange).