Changing out my front rotors and pads this morning because I was having some squealing issues. Found that my left front caliper one of the pistons is partially stuck. It released the pressure to get the new pads on but it didn't do it very easily compared to the right side caliper.
My question is, can I fix this? I have never done a caliper rebuild before. Or should I just buy a new caliper (do I have to replace both or just the one I am having issues with?).
'93 t-leg with 2-pot front calipers
Need to make the decision quick so i can get the necessary parts before its too late
Need help, decision to make in middle of repair
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Need help, decision to make in middle of repair
'93 Stroker T-Leg - Weisco forged internals, 440cc gray tops, VF39, '06 TMIC, EJ20G heads & intake manifold, EJ25 phase 1 crank, JDM STi 5-speed mated to 4.11 lsd rear end
Re: Need help, decision to make in middle of repair
You can buy a rebuild kit, and while it's not extremely difficult it can be kind of a pain to get the dust seals back in properly. You'll likely have to get this rebuild kit from the dealer. If you want to replace the caliper, you can replace just that caliper.
How "stuck" was the piston? Did you try pushing them back in by hand or a c-clamp?
How "stuck" was the piston? Did you try pushing them back in by hand or a c-clamp?
Josh
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Re: Need help, decision to make in middle of repair
If your time crunched like me, I would just buy caliper,if I recall it was 65$-70$ for rebuilt two pot with bracket.
Charles
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Re: Need help, decision to make in middle of repair
Rebuilding is never as quick as you think it will be. Especially if you want to the best job you can do. And all auto stores have rebuilt calipers like rallyak is saying.
Tony
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Re: Need help, decision to make in middle of repair
Ended up buying both front calipers for $52 each. Figured it was easier, especially after i pulled apart mine and a torrent of rusty brake fluid poured out. Just not worth trying to fix that.
Josh, the caliper put up a fight using a c-clamp so definitely not in good shape.
Josh, the caliper put up a fight using a c-clamp so definitely not in good shape.
'93 Stroker T-Leg - Weisco forged internals, 440cc gray tops, VF39, '06 TMIC, EJ20G heads & intake manifold, EJ25 phase 1 crank, JDM STi 5-speed mated to 4.11 lsd rear end
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Ok, yeah probably best to replace.
Josh
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If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm