Thread: Brake check-up
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Old 05-07-2013, 09:43 PM
RedArrow RedArrow is offline
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Default Brake check-up

`Braking news` All calipers removed for cleaning... Wow, OUCH! SHAME on ME!! See picts... Brake hoses were in acceptable condition, rotors, pads were ok in general. Pistons looked amazingly covered, rusty, dirty. Luckily the rubber looks fine, for now.

Front calipers had a huge amount of rust&brake dust `petrified` on all brake parts. All screws in calipers were rusty, stuck, hard to remove but all got cleaned and lubricated
L rear: strong uneven wear, stuck piston.
R rear: loose dislocated caliper pin missing its tip `ring` ; nasty looking piston stuck


Results: Calipers wire-brushed, rotors, pads, pins all cleaned, moving parts lubricated. No more dragging brakes, no braking noise, easier and smooth balanced braking all around. Now the car starts rolling down much easier&freely even on the slightest `hill`by itself. Harder pedal, much better brakes! Maybe better mileage too. Nice weather, great time. Spare pads, shims, and 2 rotors, hoses are coming with 2 caliper rebuild kits for later. Fluid level checked, no air in system, tested, good to go...&stop.
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Last edited by RedArrow; 08-29-2014 at 06:39 PM. Reason: Pict added
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