SUSP: Sticky caliper DIY

[Darkcloud]

Ok for those that have odd braking such as pulling to the left or right. Here is a simple way to avoid a $300+ repair

Note that bad brake caliper piston seals can go bad and cause similar braking problems or worse.

Stuff needed
Lithium Grease
14mm socket
17mm socket
gloves (optional)



1. I don't have pics of the begining process my car is in pieces carry on

start by jacking the car up and securing it on stands

2. Remove one 14mm bolt and flip the caliper up exposing the brake pads press the brake piston back in the caliper, pressing the piston back in after removing the pads will make it easier to reinstall the caliper over the rotor later. Also now would be a good time to check the brake caliper piston seal for leaks.


3. Remove the bracket and caliper a whole with a 17mm socket.


This is what you should have

4. Now remove the 14mm bolts that hold the caliper to bracket.


5. Now that you seperated the caliper from the bracket,you can pull the slider pin out of the bracket but be careful not to rip the rubber boots.




Here is where the slide pin is (inside the rubber boot)


Now the reason why they stick is because of lack of lube remember these are 18+ yr old cars

6. Clean both pins and the insde of the slide pin housing

Dry slide pins


Lubed slide pin


This grease is the shit


Reinstall. push the slide pin in till you hear the air release and you're done

Now drive by the mechanic or brake repair shop and give them the finger LOL jk.

[JTEK24]

Cool write up. I never thought to do a write up on this. My dad (RIP) taught me about this long time ago.

[konig52r]

Nice Resse! I will do this tomorrow. Hopefully that will minimize the annoying shake!

[cb7rush]

I should do this to mine to see if this is another problem that causes my car to shake..lol..

Good job Reese

[Tippey764]

I should do this to mine to see if this is another problem that causes my car to shake..lol..

Good job Reese

Your brakes shaking is a warped rotor

The only thing this fixes is, sticking calipers and uneven paid wear ( inner pad wearing faster then outter pad ).

Any time you do a brake job you should clean and lube the caliper slides.

[Darkcloud]

Nice Resse! I will do this tomorrow. Hopefully that will minimize the annoying shake!

I don't know about the shaking, but uneven brake wear will be corrected

I should do this to mine to see if this is another problem that causes my car to shake..lol..

The brake shaking maybe caused by the rotors, but don't hurt to try

Good job Reese

Your brakes shaking is a warped rotor

The only thing this fixes is, sticking calipers and uneven paid wear ( inner pad wearing faster then outter pad ).

Any time you do a brake job you should clean and lube the caliper slides.

Yep that what this fixes.

[F22HB]

Good stuff. Something people often overlook.

[P5ylance]

planning on doing this with my acura legend calipers :3 need to get them prepped and ready for whenever i install them! bump for useful information

how do I clean the inside of where the slide pins will be inserted?

[Darkcloud]

I would use some type of degreaser and let it soak then a clean rag wrapped around a small screw driver to dry it out

Thanks man

[Tippey764]

planning on doing this with my acura legend calipers :3 need to get them prepped and ready for whenever i install them! bump for useful information

how do I clean the inside of where the slide pins will be inserted?

I thought i already did that for you on those calipers? If they have black stuff inside then i did do it for you.

[PROBLEMATIC]

Any DIY to put new seals on it?

[P5ylance]

@tippey: ahh sorry, I got some 25T caliper brackets recently so I wanted to know how to clean those ones

[Darkcloud]

Any DIY to put new seals on it?

On the braket or caliper itself

[PROBLEMATIC]

On the braket or caliper itself

I'm talking about the called "caliper kit"

http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/199...er-repair-kit/

[Tippey764]

@tippey: ahh sorry, I got some 25T caliper brackets recently so I wanted to know how to clean those ones

Ah yeah. What are you doing with the 28T brackets? Shoot me a PM about that please.