Frozen Brake Caliper...again

SuperCoupe93 · 05-05-04, 01:50 PM

Well, my front driver side caliper has frozen up yet again. It did the same thing last summer, and I bought a new caliper for $55 and replaced it. Hopefully I can fix it next week, but that won't be until after my 3 hour drive home from school. I'm just hoping that it doesn't grind into or warp the rotor before I can get it fixed. This really ticks me off! If you've never had a caliper freeze up on you, be glad, because it makes your car drive like crap! Anyways, just needed to vent a little bit, but I definetly need to fix this ASAP!

Hotstartup · 05-05-04, 03:00 PM

sorry to hear that man, hope it fixes itself

LPB · 05-05-04, 09:39 PM

I would not recommend any long trip with a dragging/stuck caliper. It will not only warp the rotor but you can also drive the grease out of the bearing.To replace the bearing you need to use a press. Suggest you either replace before you drive, or if you have tools/time disassemble it, clean/lube and try again. Next caliper from a different source. I have had no problems with the rebuilts I installed from NAPA.

05-05-04, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuperCoupe93 Sales Guido Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,176 Car 1: 1993 Frost White Legend Coupe L Car 2: 2008 Land Rover LR2 iTrader: (0)	Frozen Brake Caliper...again Well, my front driver side caliper has frozen up yet again. It did the same thing last summer, and I bought a new caliper for $55 and replaced it. Hopefully I can fix it next week, but that won't be until after my 3 hour drive home from school. I'm just hoping that it doesn't grind into or warp the rotor before I can get it fixed. This really ticks me off! If you've never had a caliper freeze up on you, be glad, because it makes your car drive like crap! Anyways, just needed to vent a little bit, but I definetly need to fix this ASAP! __________________ The value of life can be measured by how many times your soul has been deeply stirred. - Soichiro Honda UNDER CONSTRUCTION 8/20/06 THE UNVEILING: 2007 Tri-State Meet

05-05-04, 09:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
LPB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,144 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS CPE Car 2: 2007 Toyota Corolla Car 3: 1981 Corvette iTrader: (2)	I would not recommend any long trip with a dragging/stuck caliper. It will not only warp the rotor but you can also drive the grease out of the bearing.To replace the bearing you need to use a press. Suggest you either replace before you drive, or if you have tools/time disassemble it, clean/lube and try again. Next caliper from a different source. I have had no problems with the rebuilts I installed from NAPA. __________________ Eyebrows KMS Strut Bar Enkei 16" J-Lips Wings West Spoiler w/LED Clear Corner Lens Clear Bumper Lens Clear Rear Side Markers Brembo X-Drilled/Slotted Stainless Braided Brake Hoses Focus 2500 Driving Lamps Gold Pkg

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05-05-04, 03:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hotstartup Type I King Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,198 Car 1: 92 LS Sedan Car 2: 91 LS Coupe 5 spd iTrader: (7)	sorry to hear that man, hope it fixes itself

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