2007-02-05 06:56:04 · 6 answers · asked by johnmsixpack 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When you are dealing with your brake system "easy fix" should not be your concern. Safety is a issue, yours & the poeple driving around you. Check prices on calipers, on must cars they are inexpensive. Rebuilt calipers will be the cheapest, sometimes aftermarket companies offer a rebuild kit also. Just do it right the first time!
2007-02-05 07:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As usmc1504 stated, don't think of the brakes as an easy fix. If you can examine the caliper unit, check to see if the caliper itself is in good condition. Rust, pitting, scoring, etc... are all signs that replacing the caliper would be a better option. A rebuilt/refurbished caliper (I think I picked a pair up for $125/caliper for a Nissan Sentra a while back) can be purchased for a small amount and is generally easy to change out if you are comfortable with working on brakes. A good manual (Haynes or Chilton) will help you for basic repairs like this.
greghemmert's comment about replacing both sides is valid too. If only one side was sticking, the pads on that side will be worn more than the other. Pads are generally less than $30 for common cars (trucks/SUVs are likely a bit more).
2007-02-05 07:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Define sticky. Do you have caliper slides or pins that are gummed up with old grease and dirt, or pins that are rusted into the sleeves? Is the actual caliper piston sticking? What are you driving? How old is it? How many miles?
Rule of thumb. If you replace calipers, replace the hose's also: furthermore, don't forget to apply high temp lubricant to the caliper slides and pins. Not on the pads. You knew that.
If your unsure what we all are talking about...find a reputable shop.
2007-02-05 07:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by scott s 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A caliper rebuild kit (if available) would be the cheapest. For me it would depend on what part of the country you are in. If you are in the south where rust isn't an issue that is the way I would go. If you vehicle has been exposed to salt I would buy rebuilt ones.
2007-02-05 09:57:38 · answer #4 · answered by wolfedc_2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mondeo areas are low value and abundant so i might choose for a clean caliper to circumvent destiny issues. Labour should not be extra effective than a million hour with stable storage centers. i might assume to pay around one hundred thirty euro so one hundred looks a stable deal yet used areas!
2016-12-17 10:03:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no easy answer, it will only get worse, replace both sides, with new shoes, this is a safety issure
2007-02-05 07:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by greghemmert 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋