i have a slider pin seized into the receptacle.
any ideas how to remove so i can finish the job?
any ideas how to remove so i can finish the job?
seized brake caliper pin
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PB Blaster into the area, let soak, tap with a hammer via a block of wood. An overnight soak is best. If you can buy the boot for the caliper pin, you could try heating it and spraying on PB Blaster as it cools. You will probably ruin the boot however.
I suspect an overight soak and some tapping will get it moving.
However even if you get it unsiezed, will it be good enough to put it back in service?
Whoever did the prior brake job did not grease the caliper sliding pin I assume.
I suspect an overight soak and some tapping will get it moving.
However even if you get it unsiezed, will it be good enough to put it back in service?
Whoever did the prior brake job did not grease the caliper sliding pin I assume.
well i got it out in a manner similar to the suggestion. i heated the sliding bracket withe a few candles ( no torches at my house ) and was able to work the pin free with a pair of visegrips, while the whole affair was c-clamped securely to a workbench. i pb blasted several times, in addition to the overnight soak. even so when i finally got the pin free the lube still hadnt been able to penetrate to the bottom
the ? now is will a raybestos aftermarket caliper pin work in the stock slider bracket
I'd really make sure the bushing is corrosion free inside.
New parts are generally available. And grease it liberally.
New parts are generally available. And grease it liberally.
It should, but I think you should just replace the calipers with remanufactured ones that come with new brackets. In my opinion, if you had to go through that much trouble to remove the pin, the caliper isn't sliding very well to begin with. While it may seem to work OK, the pads might not wear evenly. Therefore, I think it's best that you replace the calipers and brackets.
All of the above. A good caliper is worth the trouble to tweek it by cleaning and lubing + new rubber. A beat one is a replacement item, although I have proceded with restoring siezed calipers by hand.
calipers heat warp also
once warped, they seize easily
once warped, they seize easily
Originally Posted By: The Critic
It should, but I think you should just replace the calipers with remanufactured ones that come with new brackets. In my opinion, if you had to go through that much trouble to remove the pin, the caliper isn't sliding very well to begin with. While it may seem to work OK, the pads might not wear evenly. Therefore, I think it's best that you replace the calipers and brackets.
Good call, that's what I'd do.
Frank D
It should, but I think you should just replace the calipers with remanufactured ones that come with new brackets. In my opinion, if you had to go through that much trouble to remove the pin, the caliper isn't sliding very well to begin with. While it may seem to work OK, the pads might not wear evenly. Therefore, I think it's best that you replace the calipers and brackets.
Good call, that's what I'd do.
Frank D
for those of you still playing along at home, i put the new raybestos pin in w/o trouble and the brakes work very well. i think thetotal cost for the job was under 60.00 usd.
i wonder what the dealer would have deemed necessary, and then proceeded to charge for this job???
i wonder what the dealer would have deemed necessary, and then proceeded to charge for this job???
this incl new pads.....fluid, grease etc
Originally Posted By: bigjeffie
i wonder what the dealer would have deemed necessary, and then proceeded to charge for this job???
Just short of $1000. Coworker is getting quotes on his Pontiac Vibe with one somewhat sticky caliper from a GMC/Pontiac dealer and this is what they said for new calipers, pads, & rotors!
You can expect a full system inspection including removing the rear drums etc... a good idea for a driver who has no idea what's going on but overkill for someone mechanically in tune with their car.
i wonder what the dealer would have deemed necessary, and then proceeded to charge for this job???
Just short of $1000. Coworker is getting quotes on his Pontiac Vibe with one somewhat sticky caliper from a GMC/Pontiac dealer and this is what they said for new calipers, pads, & rotors!
You can expect a full system inspection including removing the rear drums etc... a good idea for a driver who has no idea what's going on but overkill for someone mechanically in tune with their car.
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: bigjeffie
i wonder what the dealer would have deemed necessary, and then proceeded to charge for this job???
Just short of $1000. Coworker is getting quotes on his Pontiac Vibe with one somewhat sticky caliper from a GMC/Pontiac dealer and this is what they said for new calipers, pads, & rotors!
You can expect a full system inspection including removing the rear drums etc... a good idea for a driver who has no idea what's going on but overkill for someone mechanically in tune with their car.
Given the cost of labor, most dealers and shops won't fool with a sticky caliper, they just replace it.
Originally Posted By: bigjeffie
i wonder what the dealer would have deemed necessary, and then proceeded to charge for this job???
Just short of $1000. Coworker is getting quotes on his Pontiac Vibe with one somewhat sticky caliper from a GMC/Pontiac dealer and this is what they said for new calipers, pads, & rotors!
You can expect a full system inspection including removing the rear drums etc... a good idea for a driver who has no idea what's going on but overkill for someone mechanically in tune with their car.
Given the cost of labor, most dealers and shops won't fool with a sticky caliper, they just replace it.
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