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I'd rebuild the caliper if not replace it. Probably can't even get rebuild parts :-/ . Flush the fluid also. Once brake fluid boils it's been broken down and will boil easier in the future. No guarantee it's boiled since the caliper stuck but might as well flush it out.amr40509 wrote:Anyone have any experience with this? I do need to replace the caliper too?
New caliper is in order. Rebuild is asking for trouble. Some people say to replace calipers in pairs too, but I have gotten away with just one.amr40509 wrote:Last week I filled the gas tank on my '06 and then began to notice that it seemed like it was really working harder then normal and my mileage was awful. I assumed bad gas, and have driven about 100 miles.
This morning I topped the tank off, and hopped on the highway. I quickly began to notice a strange vibration.
I checked things out and the front left wheel was really hot, so I assume I have a stuck/dragging brake.
Anyone have any experience with this? I do need to replace the caliper too?
This is an 06 with 53K on it, original brakes.
Why would you think a rebuild is asking for trouble? Prior to us becoming a throw-away-society rebuilding things was the primary option and only requires one "special" tool, a brake hone, but you could get away with some fine emry cloth. GM calipers/brake cylinders can still be rebuilt as quality parts are available off the shelf. A rebuild may not even be an option due to parts availability but saying rebuilding something "is asking for trouble" is a pretty mis-leading statement to me unless you have some insider info.disallow wrote:Rebuild is asking for trouble.
I've never seen the actual caliper warp, but then again I haven't worked as a mechanic for 50 years. I've also never seen where the pads themselves caused an issue. What I have seen happen can be attributed to one or a few things working in conjunction.littlestevie wrote:...what is the mechanical root cause of the failure?
That, absolutely, disgusts me. That's not even new parts!!! Find a friend and do it at home. Once you learn how, it's pretty straight forward. Then, if you can find a friend at an autoparts store, they can give you dealer price on parts and it gets even better.amr40509 wrote:Those numbers above were from the local shop.
The dealer left me a voice mail earlier with their numbers.
For remanufactured calipers they are $549, each. Add in labor, front rotors, turn rear rotors, new pads all around, and fluid flush and the grand total is......$1,889.00.
Yeah...they are not going to get the bid on this one.
OK... well let me clarify... rebuilding a seized caliper is not recommended because:blink32 wrote:Why would you think a rebuild is asking for trouble? Prior to us becoming a throw-away-society rebuilding things was the primary option and only requires one "special" tool, a brake hone, but you could get away with some fine emry cloth. GM calipers/brake cylinders can still be rebuilt as quality parts are available off the shelf. A rebuild may not even be an option due to parts availability but saying rebuilding something "is asking for trouble" is a pretty mis-leading statement to me unless you have some insider info.disallow wrote:Rebuild is asking for trouble.
This is my point. Who is not recommending rebuilding calipers? The mechanics selling you their parts and services? Of course they recommend replacing it. Liability and more $$$. The less time it takes them to get the job in and out the more $$$ they make overall. Not to mention the mark-up on the parts.disallow wrote: OK... well let me clarify... rebuilding a seized caliper is not recommended because:
1. You don't know what parts, or to what extent, are warped.
2. If its really seized, trying to rebuild will be similar to other exercises in futility.
3. Its cheaper to buy a complete new/rebuilt caliper anyways.