At what point do you need to replace the brake caliper unit? First off Nissan frontier, first truck, with only 22k I let it sit one winter (may have frozen the caliper). This is Concerning the Rear brakes; I started to feel the pad go. Then I felt erratic sound coming from the right rear. So I needed to get a closer look but in the meantime I may have waited a bit too long. I took both wheels off noticed I lost the brake pad and plate completely. I noticed I wore .020 off the caliper evenly (NON- Piston side). So I plan to replace both rotors and pads, can I get away with not replacing the caliper themselves (right rear only)? I never installed oneon a truck or car for that fact. Or am I setting myself up for more complications by ignoring it now and possibly having to do it later anyway?
PS If you all recommend I do it, Can only one side be done? Or suggest both? and How complicated is it? Seems like it gets replaced from the Banjo fitting on, (including full brake fluid replacement )