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KrayzieFox
04-24-2008, 07:59 PM
I think my passenger rear caliper has seized up. Last time I had the car jacked up I noticed that wheel wouldn't turn freely and required a bit of force, whereas the other side would spin freely without much effort.

Where do I start here? Should I try retracting the caliper with the allen bolt in the back?
kansei
04-24-2008, 10:56 PM
hahaha welcome to the club! My driver's side rear one is seized, stephen's passenger side rear one is seized.

Yeah attempting to retract it would be a first step, make sure you take the cap off the brake fluid reservoir first. If it's not that bad (like mine is) you'll notice that the piston just won't retract fully. If it's bad, you might not be able to retract it at all.

Do you notice any constant brake noise (i.e. drive with windows down next to a wall) or excessive brake dust on the one wheel?
KrayzieFox
04-25-2008, 11:55 AM
The only thing I noticed was that it would squeak when I reverse out of my driveway. Other than that, nothing out of the ordinary.
SpooledupRacing
04-28-2008, 04:45 PM
if u need a caliper let me know I will offer u guys them dirt cheap just to get them fixed up for ya..

I know the rears are pricey but I will try and help u out
Riff.Raff
05-01-2008, 05:09 AM
how pricey are the calipers?

i could use a new set.... looking to clean up the look.. maybe get some slotted rotors.. new pads.. paint the calipers...

thanks.
SATimko
05-01-2008, 08:01 AM
One thing I did the first time this happened, and it kinda helped, was manually run the piston in and out while spraying it down with your rust penetrant of choice. It freed it up well enough for me to get by for the last few months...but it's only a temporary fix.
kansei
05-01-2008, 10:40 AM
Make sure you guys use the proper grease. From what I've been told, the caliper grease from auto parts stores is bad, it dries up and kinda causes rust deposits. There's a 3m "silicone paste" that does the trick.
SpooledupRacing
05-02-2008, 08:54 AM
Riff.Raff pm me for a quote on brakes

As for the grease to use..

SIL-GLYDE that stuff is GREAT been around for ever and MADE for brakes.. I can sell u a tube if u buy brakes and send it allong no problem there
KrayzieFox
05-02-2008, 09:45 AM
Riff.Raff pm me for a quote on brakes

As for the grease to use..

SIL-GLYDE that stuff is GREAT been around for ever and MADE for brakes.. I can sell u a tube if u buy brakes and send it allong no problem there

I bought brakes a while back.. I can has lube plz?!
SpooledupRacing
05-02-2008, 10:41 AM
The lube is not free... I say I will sell it to u at a good price if you buy brakes..

10.00 shipped for a 4 oz tube which will last 4 ever..
KrayzieFox
05-02-2008, 10:54 AM
Would Astroglide work? I have a ton of that already..
SpooledupRacing
05-02-2008, 10:57 AM
I bet you do....
KrayzieFox
05-08-2008, 06:34 PM
I managed to retract the caliper and it seems a lot better for now, but the bad news is that the inside pad is about done whereas the outside one still has a good 50% left. I do have some new brakes I bought from Spooled but I don't wanna install them if I can still put the old ones to good use. Guess that just gives me an excuse to go AutoX or drive aggressively so I can wear out the rest and replace them all at once ;)