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front caliper - happypug - 21-11-2015
Hi all, has anyone else suffered with sticking front pads/calipers. It suddenly seized up at traffic lights. it has now freed up a little,but is dragging still, takes a lot more power to move though. Have been told it`s either a blocked up hose feed or fecked caliper. Its booked into have work done on Tuesday am. Car is hdi with 180000mls, worn out parts? Any thoughts
RE: front caliper - C2K - 21-11-2015
Rebuild it, it isn't tricky. Tbh throw them away and fit a 6 setup which you can rebuild first if necessary.
Think mine lasted the same mileage before the piston seals were shot.
RE: front caliper - Niall - 22-11-2015
Yeah will be a stuck piston. Get them rebuilt or use it as an excuse to upgrade!
RE: front caliper - Poodle - 22-11-2015
Try squeezing back the caliper with the bleed nipple open (obviously watch out for spraying fluid). If it goes back easily it'll either be a blocked brake line or stuck sliders, you can check the sliders easily enough to narrow your scope. If the piston doesn't want to squeeze back then rebuild the caliper. Hth.