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colinp007
 


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Front caliper QUESTION

I have changed the front brake pads on my 2005 D3 2.7. All good but the passenger side front caliper seems to be binding - dust appearing on a clean wheel and quite a lot of heat. I did notice that one pot was harder to push in on this caliper when I did the pads.

Two dumb questions:

1. Can you push the pots in one at a time or have I broken anything?
2. Can I change only one caliper? The other side is fine. Question

Thanks in advance.
  
Post #22909629th May 2022 7:57 pm
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rrhool
 


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Yes you can push the pistons independently, no problem.

Yes you could change one caliper. Chances are the other one won't be far behind the first. Personally I'd change both.
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Hardware
 


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Can't think of any reason why pushing each pot in turn would be an issue ... and it looks like it helped you identify the issue.

Just had a single rear caliper done. Can't see any issues with opposite side.

The brake parts supplier sent out genuine parts on a hefty exchange basis.
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colinp007
 


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Thank you both for your prompt replies Thumbs Up Much appreciated.
  
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Rebuilding calipers is also quite easy and will save you money. You should verify your brake hose isn’t swollen, as they age they can develop blockages internally and start to function like a one way valve. If you crack the bleed screw and get a blast of brake fluid, you’ll be certain the hose is bad.
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colinp007
 


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Thanks will try that!
  
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Flapper
 


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as above check the pipe.
Also i resurrected a rear caliper which was sticking on, with red rubber grease.
lift the rubber seal with a screwdriver and smear the grease under the seal. i think it lubricates the "O" ring on the piston.
Then give it pull and push and twist and it should be ok.
  
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Pete K
 


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The rear callipers have a groove that needs cleaning out, otherwise the problem will reoccur.

Don't know about the fronts
  
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colinp007
 


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I looked at the caliper again today - one of the pots goes in and out no problems. The other seems totally stuck. Decent pressure on the pedal wont move the pot. I think for my expertise level and the cost a new caliper seems best. Really grateful for all comments and all noted for future reference.
  
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your try to stop 2.7 tons....if calipers are original...yuove had your dollar out of them.
  
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Flapper
 


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Swoop for 4 pot brembo's amazing
  
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