how do u fix sticky calipers?

[WelshSaxo]

lk the title says really!

how do u sort this problem out???

bn told 2 get new calipers by 1 place but surely that aint rite???? smileys/smiley21.gif

[Sean]

take the pads out and put some copper grease on the pistons (under the rubber sleeves) but tbh if it's sticking quite badly then it's easier in the long run just to get new ones.

[WelshSaxo]

cheers m8 smileys/smiley20.gif

[chrissyboy]

From my experience mate, replacement is the only cure. I've tried fixing them in the past and you just end up cooking another set of pads. Reconditioned calipers are as good as new and usually about the same price as second hand ones from a scrappy.

[Ratty]

its the pistons that stick because of corrosion (leaking boot) or they havent come out/went back in square (like threading a bolt etc) need to either completly remove piston and regrease as long as its ok or replace pison and seal. Hence why most people try the copper grease then if that fails replace the caliper, but its worth noting that if the caliper is sticking its not performing anywhere near as good as it should and do you really wanna f*ck around or cut corners on your braking?

[WelshSaxo]

so replacement calipers it is then!

any where recomend where the sell them @ a tidy price & how much am i lookin 2 pay?

[Sean]

try eurocarparts (http://www.eurocarparts.com/), i use them all the time, very good service smileys/smiley20.gif