nathan123487 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 i dont kn ow if its binding or what but theres resistance when u turn the wheel ansd i can hear its on when im drivinghad the same problem on the front a few monthes ago and cured this by changing pistons and slider pins and the rubbers..... is the procedure the same for the back calipers?and whats with them winding in and out as opposide to the design that the front ones has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngreen537 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Rear calipers are shocking for seizing mate.The winding in and out thing is for the handbrake, which is why the front does not have it.Take off the caliper, and try to turn the piston clockwise, it should be VERY easy, if it won't budge, you need a refurb or a new set!Rich sells them in the for sale seciton if you need them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan123487 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 it wrnt back in easily but it feels like its half stuck on ( changed the pads on weekend) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tontvti Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Don't ever use the handbrake if you can help it, the rear calipers all end up seizing.Just leave it in gear when you park and use the handbrake for hill starts.I got a refurb set from Ray (Strictlyboosted) when mine went, the car felt fine before I had them changed but a brand new rear pad wore down to nothing in 6 weeks, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan123487 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 the handbrake needs adjusting tbh it doesnt seem to be working at all on the left... i will inspect it properly when i got time.. or just wait till mot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngreen537 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 If you wait till MOT, it will fail, then you'll be stuck with not being able to use it until the retest mate.I'd get it sorted first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan123487 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 i always stick it in a month early it can go for one on the 4th of april ill have enough wages saved then to get it sorted and anything else that needs doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngreen537 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 lol, I changed mine as soon as I noticed. Handbrake cable could be tip of the berg mate, caliper might not be winding back out..... That just means brake pads will die quick, and cost you more in fuel :S If it seizes totally, new calipers needed really! I paid £60 delivered from a scrppy, but Rich does the reconned ones If you start to smell brakes when you stop the car.... Get it looked at sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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