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When replacing brake calipers on a 99 qx4 can you replace just one or does it have to be both?
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∙ 12y ago
HI ITS BEST TO REPLACE BOTH IF YOU DONT YOU MY HAVE TO GO BACK AND REPLACE THE OTHER ONE
AnswerIf you replace just one you'll end up with a pull to the side with the new caliper every time That's dangerous ALWAYS replace them in pairs Same goes for tiresWiki User
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