Pistons sticking to rotor... fixable??
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Pistons sticking to rotor... fixable??
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Every time I brake really hard I get smoke from one of my brakes[it's becoming increasingly easier to get it to smoke]. It will smoke for probably 20 seconds, and then it will cool off and be fine. When I inspected what was going on [I'm lazy and haven't before...] I can see that the brake pad is hardly even worn [frnt. passenger side] and on the frnt. drivers side, the pad is half worn... with the pads replaced at the same time years ago. The caliper looks like it's way too close to the rotor -- it lines up with the brake pad!!! Does this mean a piston is stuck or, has the caliper just moved out of place some how? Any suggestions??
Every time I brake really hard I get smoke from one of my brakes[it's becoming increasingly easier to get it to smoke]. It will smoke for probably 20 seconds, and then it will cool off and be fine. When I inspected what was going on [I'm lazy and haven't before...] I can see that the brake pad is hardly even worn [frnt. passenger side] and on the frnt. drivers side, the pad is half worn... with the pads replaced at the same time years ago. The caliper looks like it's way too close to the rotor -- it lines up with the brake pad!!! Does this mean a piston is stuck or, has the caliper just moved out of place some how? Any suggestions??
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Maybe both... also sounds like you have glazed the rotor and pads.
Calipers should float, so if it is against the rotor, your pad (and maybe rotor) is no more...
Is the rotor real shinny? betcha the pad is too.
Pull the wheel, pull the caliper and check it out
Calipers should float, so if it is against the rotor, your pad (and maybe rotor) is no more...
Is the rotor real shinny? betcha the pad is too.
Pull the wheel, pull the caliper and check it out
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Your caliper is frozen, get a new one.
4-piston caliper will run you about $80 w/core exchange.
If you don't, in time your wheel will make this horrible grinding noise and your rotor will be shot.
4-piston caliper will run you about $80 w/core exchange.
If you don't, in time your wheel will make this horrible grinding noise and your rotor will be shot.
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Originally posted by Suparslinc
Your caliper is frozen, get a new one.
4-piston caliper will run you about $80 w/core exchange.
If you don't, in time your wheel will make this horrible grinding noise and your rotor will be shot.
Your caliper is frozen, get a new one.
4-piston caliper will run you about $80 w/core exchange.
If you don't, in time your wheel will make this horrible grinding noise and your rotor will be shot.
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Go to any import parts store.
Around here, we have Spradlin and Smyths.
The dealer will be too expensive, but its worth a phone call.
Most anywhere will give you a core exchange.
The trick is finding a ride over there, since you can't drive your car with the caliper off.
Around here, we have Spradlin and Smyths.
The dealer will be too expensive, but its worth a phone call.
Most anywhere will give you a core exchange.
The trick is finding a ride over there, since you can't drive your car with the caliper off.
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I am in desperate need of new 4-piston calipers. The only problem is I dont have a local import shop around here. Does anyone know where i can go for new calipers that arnt going to kill me with their prices. Im in need VERY SOON. I just went to replace my pads which are worn right down to the metal. Damn that sucks i had to put them back to gether with the shitty old pads. Two of the pistons are stuck on both calipers. I also need a set of new springs if anyone knows where to get them. Please help!!!
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garfinkle fixed mine by disasembling and cleaning the sticking cal ,he also did the other side as well.It did not cost near $8O . Why do you wont to waste money ? This was several years ago with no problems yet.
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They are really jamed up. I tried to break the pistons free with a heavy *** hammer and whatever i could find around the garage with out any luck. I even used bolt breaker fluid. they wont even budge. If you have any ideas besides what i tried im open for anything. Otherwise i still need to find a pair of 4 piston calipers.
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