peter richards Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 looks like a caliper has siezed, dont know atm exactly whats going on . but options whats the best to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Refurbish it or a replacement caliper (being new or second hand). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 hi mate , was thinking maybe a swap to uk , already done the fronts . dont supose second hand ones come up that often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Either buy a refurb kit, or fit a set of 2pot rears. Drop me a pm Peter if you'd like details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00gzy Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I have the same problem, took caliper off yesterday and the seal is burst. Looking to purchase a refurb kit myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Had the same thing too, drivers side rear causing a very warm wheel. Cured mine yesterday by pulling out the outer most pad, bolt caliper back on minus pad then put a screw driver shaft or small spanner through the top to take the place of the pad(Basically to prevent the piston going to far) then pump the brake pedal to extend the piston cleaning up the seal and any crusty crap off the piston while its fairly well extended. Push piston back in and repeat a few times. Make sure the sliders are free to move first as they cause the same problem. Done this a few times with various cars now and usually never see the problem again unless the seal is split around the piston. Mine was caused by the pads wearing abit low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 thanks mike it could be low pads ill find out whats what once my mechanic gets it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 thanks mike it could be low pads ill find out whats what once my mechanic gets it tomorrow No probs, first warning I got yesterday that the pads were low was the warning triangle coming on while braking hard but that all depends on whether you top up your fluid or not when servicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 hardly drive the car atm , i think thats the problem , but no warning lights at all, just felt a vibration , at about 60 , pulled into a fuel station , and the rear whatever was rather hot , bought some wd40 from the shop , give it a good squirt , went back home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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