sticky caliper

206er · Post by **206er** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:50 pm

what are some possible causes of and fixes for a sticking front caliper? the pads were seriously worn out, so the caliper in question did get extended quite far out.

magicmike · Post by **magicmike** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:58 am

I thought that if they were sticking there was no way to fix other than rebuilding or replacing? I could be wrong though.

jamal · Post by **jamal** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:17 am

Take them off, figure out if it's the piston or slide pins that are sticking.

Subaru rebuild kits are pretty cheap. basically you just take everything apart, re-grease the pins, and replace the dust boots and seals. If the piston is all wrecked up you might need a re-man caliper.

I have some L calipers I've been meaning to give away. RS or WRX parts are also pretty cheap.

beatersubi · Post by **beatersubi** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:58 am

Sounds like the perfect excuse to upgrade to WRX two or four pots

. And you already have the wheels to clear 'em.

206er · Post by **206er** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:16 am

its actually a '98 impreza Im trying to get ready to sell. I was hoping having the caliper pistons in all the way would stop them sticking but no. next step is take them apart, clean and bleed and see if it still happens I guess.

All_talk · Post by **All_talk** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:33 am

Most common cause I've seen is the outer seals around the pistons leaking and the pistons/bores getting corroded If thats the problem a new caliper in the fix.

Gary

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