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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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Brake Caliper Pin issues

When I first got my car, the pins holding the brake pads in place on the front calipers have gotten so hot, they had fused to the front calipers. Despite using a vice and a sledge hammer, they wouldn't come out. So I ordered new calipers, well 8 or so months later, my brakes are squealing so I check the front pads and guess what? The pins have fused themselves to the calipers preventing removal. Is there somethin I'm missing here?

Before people start flaming me, this is a result of typical average driving without ever taking it on the track. I'm 27 years old working a 8-4pm job rather than some crazy kid trying to be Paul Walker.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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There's a brake grease you use to lube the pins before installing. Did you do that?
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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It's probably not heat. Actually it would be more accurate to say it's not just heat. Dissimilar metal corrosion is a bitch. You have to use anti-sieze or a synthetic brake grease to keep the pins free. Or move to So Cal where corrosion problems are nearly nonexistant.
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