is it safe to de-rustify my calipers?

[stockgp]

if i plug the brake hose hole, would it be safe to remove the rust form my calipers via electrolytic rust removal?

 

i already did the brackets this way, and i'd like the calipers to match.

[19Cutlass94]

You mean like surface rust? Just take a wire wheel to it. I dont know how that will react with the rubber and such

[stockgp]

i'm just wondering if the rubber boots around the pistons will keep the water out of the caliper itself.

 

i left the rubber boots in the caliper brackets and they are fine. although, i didn't care because i boiught new ones.

[19Cutlass94]

The rubber boots better be able to keep the water out.

[ron350]

Stockgp

 

How does Electrolytic Rust Removal work?

 

 

[stockgp]

shawn documented his method:

 

http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php/topic,31612.0.html

[ron350]

 

Thanks Stockgt.

[Andrew]

just remove the piston and rubber boots and seals. then no worries.

 

use an air compressor to push the piston out, thru the brake line hole..

[stockgp]

bah, i already did the first one before i thought of that. came out fine, though