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lucas
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sticky caliper
« on: Jan 15th, 2005, 2:10pm » |
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I have got a binding brake on the front nearside, this leads me to the following questions
1)is it possible/adviseable to remove the piston, polish it, clear out all the rubbish from the calpier and re-fit?
2)if not are all the calipers the same?(mine is a 96 2.5td ultima)
3)if they are, where can i get one, dont want to pay fords prices really
Thanks in advance
Lucas
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Eddie
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Re: sticky caliper
« Reply #1 on: Jan 15th, 2005, 3:01pm » |
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Hi lucas, You can try what I did, extend the piston as far as possible without removing it. Using a cotton bud scoop up some (silicone) brake grease and introduce it under the rubber boot,wiping it around the piston. Do it several times-being careful not to lose the cotton wool bit inside.
Be sure that the sliding elements of the caliper pins are clean and well greased-they can be removed for cleaning.
Strange thing this,I had similar problem with n/s front caliper AND o/s rear caliper on both a Granada and now on the scorpio??
eddie
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mr._floppy
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Re: sticky caliper
« Reply #2 on: Jan 15th, 2005, 3:32pm » |
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Good advice from eddie, could be the siezure of the caliper guides , check that the pads are wearing evenly . If the piston is really rusty it is possible to salvage a good piston from a scrappy caliper ( must use a new rubber piston sealing ring though ).
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