If one of my calipers are locked up how can i be sure? I looked at both sides and they look the same. How can you fix a locked caliper? If I changed my pads would that be good enough? My car is somewhat new....2005 Sunfire, only 43K miles
2007-07-17 07:33:06 · 7 answers · asked by Windchill Consultant 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
my left is pretty wore but my right is fine
2007-07-17 07:35:38 · update #1
If it's not pulling at all to either side then the calipers are fine. And no changing the pads won't fix a stuck caliper. If the caliper was sticking you would smell a burning smell after about 1/2 miles of driving. Just have the rotor turned and don't listen to these other idiots.
2007-07-17 07:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Big Deall 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A locked caliper most likely means that your brake master cylinder is not working correctlyand is going out. If you have ABS then dont bother messing with the master cylinder and get it to a brake specialist. If you decide to take your pads off and checking your calipers be careful and try not to pry on and use your rotors as leveridge. Use a C-clamp to press your calipers back in.
2007-07-17 09:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by equipartsdude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the caliper is locked, the pistons (that move the pads) won't move. Sometimes you can fix them by lubricating the pistons, sometimes you can't. And if you change the pads, the one side will wear out while the other will hardly have worn. It will void the warranty on the pads.
2007-07-17 07:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by I ♥ old VW's 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely one side is worn more then the orther is because of rust and dirt build up just change the pads and clean the caliper and mount up real good with a wire brush and you should be fine.also install some caliper slide grease on moving parts
2007-07-17 10:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mike H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a complete brake job. That's about the miles the stock pads last , especially if you drive mostly in town
2007-07-17 07:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace caliper
2016-12-27 12:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by Sobi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rebuild or replace,they are cheap enough,get two and go to work.
2007-07-17 08:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋