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ron_EA2A
03-02-2005, 03:15 PM
Both of the front calipers are seized, don't know what to do, please help??!!
Big Ian
03-02-2005, 04:13 PM
have you got them off your car?
what are the outer (dust cover) rubber sleaves like?
Kieran
03-02-2005, 08:42 PM
Ron,

have a look at my articles on changing brake discs and pads in the members area. The caliper on my front left was a bit 'sticky' but a bit of WD-40 and pushing the piston back into the collar worked ok. You might need to re-grease your lock pins too - Again, this is mentioned in the articles I've written. :)
jesterjack
21-02-2005, 07:23 PM
I've a same problem too. Dont know what should I do really. Buy a new one or repair it?
Went to a garage and they wont do it if I bring my own parts there. Any suggestion? :thumbsdow :thumbsdow
bernmc
21-02-2005, 10:33 PM
I've a same problem too. Dont know what should I do really. Buy a new one or repair it?
Went to a garage and they wont do it if I bring my own parts there. Any suggestion? :thumbsdow :thumbsdow
Just repair it as Kieran says. Cough up the membership fee - it's worth it ;) !!

You shouldn't need any spares - the piston just needs to be free'd