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Stuck brake caliper
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:54 pm
It's making a hissing sound while driving so I'm pretty sure it's this issue. Any of you guys know any fixes for this?
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:55 pm to TigersHuskers
Getting it unstuck would be my guess.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:57 pm to TigersHuskers
Draining the brake fluid would be the only way to unstick it
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:58 pm to TigersHuskers
quote:Cursing is trashy.
No shite
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:59 pm to TigersHuskers
What type of vehicle...?
Sure your pads don't need to be replaced...?
Easy fix... Brake calipers are cheap...
Sure your pads don't need to be replaced...?
Easy fix... Brake calipers are cheap...
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:59 pm to TigersHuskers
Be careful driving...you could have a bad cylinder.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:01 pm to TigersHuskers
Spray WD-40 on everything within a foot of it. Speed up to qualifying time, then test for stickiness.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:17 pm to TigersHuskers
The caliper itself does next to nothing other than house the piston(s) that push the pads, and provide a place for the pads to sit against the rotor.
If the car stops, but makes noise when you hit the brakes, overwhelming odds are you need to replace the pads.
If the car stops, but makes noise when you hit the brakes, overwhelming odds are you need to replace the pads.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:24 pm to troyt37
The noise goes away when I apply the brakes.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:25 pm to TigersHuskers
quote:
The noise goes away when I apply the brakes.
You need new pads...
There's a device on the pads, when they need replacing, will rub the rotor making a "hissing" sound, which will stop when the brakes are applied..
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:28 pm to TigersHuskers
quote:
The noise goes away when I apply the brakes
I guess the caliper itself could be loose.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 4:58 pm to TigersHuskers
You need new pads. It stops when you hit the brakes because they press against the rotor. If you wait to long to change them, you will end up having to have your rotors turned or replaced. From the sound, you may already be at the point of at least needing them turned.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 5:00 pm to Hangover Haven
And they are easy to replace nowadays.
Get the "gold" series, though. It's worth the price for the upgrade.
Get the "gold" series, though. It's worth the price for the upgrade.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 5:04 pm to HarryBalzack
That's true but some newer cars require a tool to release pressure that you can borrow at an auto parts store. If you don't know the shade tree block of wood and c-clamp way lol
Posted on 7/19/17 at 5:26 pm to Rebelatheart42
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If you don't know the shade tree block of wood and c-clamp way lol
I have a huge set of channel loc pliers that work great for this.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 5:27 pm to Rebelatheart42
and don't forget to open the brake fluid reservoir...
and a small stool comes in handy to place the caliper on..
and a small stool comes in handy to place the caliper on..
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 5:28 pm
Posted on 7/19/17 at 5:32 pm to troyt37
Do all pads make noise when they need to be replaced or just certain vehicles?
I got over 100k on a set of pads and still haven't had to replace them. I remember on older cars having to change them much more often.
I got over 100k on a set of pads and still haven't had to replace them. I remember on older cars having to change them much more often.
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