What all is included when replacing front and rear brakes and hardware

Tiny
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I'm replacing my brakes and want to replace front and rear hardware as well. I'm getting confused because there is the rear drum complete kit, then there are also caliper bolts/guide pins, pin boots, disc brake hardware, etc. When you're getting all this replaced at a shop, what all are they including? And what all should I have replaced, since I've been told the front and rear brake hardware is causing uneven wear?
Friday, May 29th, 2020 AT 7:15 PM

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Tiny
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Normally, When you go to a shop the shop advertised service just includes resurface or replace front rotors and rear discs or drums. Install front pads and rear brake shoes with labor cost. Only if the technician notices any other defects or concerns then report to customer for additional cost. Yes, defective hardware can cause multi brake problems and conditions. Also, When you see those advertised brake specials on television or roadside banners it is for the bare minimum of service. Hope this answers your question and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:53 PM
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Hello again.

You were correct for the front. But for the rear you can get a wheel cylinder (if leaking) and drum hardware but no pin guides or boots. I've attached a picture below of the rear drum hardware for your eclipse. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:53 PM
Tiny
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Perfect. I replaced the wheel cylinders and did a bleed a year ago. So I'll be skipping those this time around. So I will be getting:

Front:
Disc brake hardware
Caliper bolt / pin guides
Pin boots

Rear:
Drum hardware

Thanks as always for your help, that's all I needed.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:53 PM
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You're welcome!

I've attached pictures below again for reference if needed. Most people mess up by taking apart and forget how to put back together. Take a picture before tearing apart or you can use this as a reference. Hope this helps and please use us again in the future. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:54 PM
Tiny
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Just to make sure, I only need 2 guide pins and corresponding pin boots right? Just making sure I don't need 2 for each side.

Also, we bled the brake fluid and replaced the wheel cylinders on the rear axle a year ago because they were leaking.

For the actual brake calipers, is that something that shouldn't need to be replaced unless you neglected your brakes real bad and allowed them to get damaged? Just wondered if this is ever a scheduled maintenance item. I had a thorough inspection when he did the wheel cylinders and they must have checked out. Just wanting to double check.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:54 PM
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Hello again.

Yes, you will need 2 pins and 2 boots per side. Be sure to use hi-temperature or wheel bearing grease to lube them for installation. Just apply a light coat by hand covering the whole surface. As for the calipers themselves, No, They are not a scheduled service item. They are generally only replaced when defective, damaged or leaking. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:54 PM
Tiny
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Do I need 1 or 2 sets of the disc brake hardware kit?
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:54 PM
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Hello again.

For the front you will need 4 boots and 4 pins. For the rear you will need 2 drum brake hardware kits. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:54 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for that info. I should have asked about quantity originally. In regards to disc brake hardware kit, I'm referring to what's in this picture. I seem to have my answer though, the kit has hardware for 2 calipers.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 12:54 PM
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Hello again.

Yes, the picture I provided for the rear drum hardware is a pair and will work for both sides. You can also buy a hardware kit for an individual side depending on budget or circumstances. The same can apply for your front disc caliper boots and slides. If you plan on doing both front and rear its best to buy as a set. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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