Register Log In

Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Brakes caliper bad???

Print Thread

caliper bad??? #1167811 01/27/05 05:28 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 111 Milwaukee, WI C csvt_33 OP CEG\'er
OP csvt_33 CEG\'er C Joined: May 2003 Posts: 111 Milwaukee, WI	Got 3 of wheels done fine, then last one . Noticed pads had worn very uneven. Think shaved at like 45 degree angle. Noticed caliper pistion was sitting at similar angle and will not screw back in!!? Is it possible to repair or is it shot. Brake in question is passenger rear. Thanks everyone!! 98 E0 #4100 18's n stuff 06 Mazda6s Sport Wagon 89 Thunderbird SC

Re: caliper bad??? #1167812 01/27/05 01:04 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,223 Westland, MI R Rara_dup1 "Absolut Rara."
Rara_dup1 "Absolut Rara." R Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,223 Westland, MI	the caliper needs a rebuild or replacement if the piston is not sitting square to the caliper bore. Balance is the Key. rarasvt@comcast.net

Re: caliper bad??? #1167813 01/27/05 02:40 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 111 Milwaukee, WI C csvt_33 OP CEG\'er
OP csvt_33 CEG\'er C Joined: May 2003 Posts: 111 Milwaukee, WI	thanks rara 98 E0 #4100 18's n stuff 06 Mazda6s Sport Wagon 89 Thunderbird SC

Re: caliper bad??? #1167814 01/27/05 04:56 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 179 MI I irda CEG\'er
irda CEG\'er I Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 179 MI	rebuild it yourself with a caliper rebuild kit (a PITA in my opinion) or buy a rebuilt caliper. it's siezed. also you'll notice improved gas mileage after you fix it.. hehe. 00 CSVT #390

Moderated by Andy W._dup1

Link Copied to Clipboard

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5