Can I use different brand calipers for the front brake calipers
I need to replace the front brake calipers but can not find the same brand as the rear. Does this affect the car in any way or should i keep on looking for the same brand.
View Articleshuddering when applying brakes
We purchased a 2002 Toyota Pre-Runner last November for our son from a local dealership. By March we experienced shuddering and had to replace both front and back brakes and get new front rotors, even...
View ArticleCan I put smaller brake discs on my car than were on it?
Could I put 256mm discs on where previously they had 270mm discs. Both sets apparently fit my car according to data info sites?
View ArticleRattling noise after break pad, disk and caliper change
I own a BMW 3 series 2008 318i.I got my rear break pad and disks changed as well as the caliper changed on the rear left 2 days ago.A day later driving home i noticed rattling noises coming from rear...
View ArticleHow do I get both rear brake calipers to stop sticking?
I changed the rear brakes on my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and now both brake calipers are sticking. What causes this and how do I fix it?
View ArticleFront passenger brake keeps sticking at random
I have a 2007 Kia Sorento. 3 weeks ago the front right caliper or brake started sticking. So much so that there was an extreme amount of heat coming from the wheel area.So far we have replaced the...
View ArticleHow do I install calipers with no locking mechanism to the piston correctly?
I bought rear pads for my Honda CRV 2008 today and the owner of the store said they suit my car.I installed them and there is a squealing noise and no pressure on the brake pedal. These brake pads I...
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Raybestos Callipers for 2012 Chrysler 200
ContextI am still on my quest to safety my car. I am very thankful to this community for all the feedback and support. Here is some previous questions I posted.Rust on Vehicle Sitting for a couple of...
View ArticleLoud Click sound from left brake
My Left brake makes a loud click sound at low speed when I apply brakes. I have taken it to three different garages and got changed front both sides (L&R) calipers, brakes, shimmers,brake disks and...
View Article2000 Chevrolet Silverado brakes dragging, 4 new rotors, 4 sets of pads, new...
I recently replaced myself or had replaced all pads, all rotors, front calipers, rear guide pins and brackets, rear brake shoes, and rear e-brake hardware, as well as the e-brake cable on my 2000...
View ArticleSquealing brakes, but only on an incline while in reverse - 2012 Suzuki SX4
My brakes squeal, but only while I'm reversing down a hill. The brake pads are new. What else could be the cause of this sound?This is a 2012 Suzuki SX4.
View Article2011 Jeep grand Cherokee , 30,000 Klms calliper damaged new pads/rotors?
Had both front/back brakes replaced 9 months ago. No warning light or leaks I am being told calliper failed, burnt new brakes out. Another $800 to repair. My question is, am I being fed a load of b.s....
View ArticleWhat do you do when brand new pads are rubbing on new rotor? It smokes and...
What do you do when brand new pads are rubbing on new rotor? I changed both rear rotors and brake pads but passenger side piston was so hard to retract. Had to rent a heavy duty tool because mine kept...
View ArticleWhat thread lock is appropriate for caliper bracket bolts?
I drive a 2003 Ford Ranger with front disc brakes. About two years ago I replaced the rotors and pads and am sure I used a thread lock during assembly (and torqued to spec).The other day when I was...
View Articleunequial drag from front (disc) brakes
'07 Cobalt LS. No ABS, no traction control.I have (IMO) excess drag when I manually rotate the passenger side front wheel. Inspecting, those pads have lost a lot of material. (inner & outer...
View ArticleDo I need to change my rotors and brake pads when getting new calipers?
I just got new rotors and brake pads out into my car less than a month ago.Yesterday my rotor was smoking, so I am pretty sure I have a sticky caliper.I don’t have the extra money to replace...
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Would a brake caliper cover work here, little clearance?
I just got a very low mileage Lexus IS350 convertible. About the only thing on the car that looks old is the brakes.I was thinking to get some after-market caliper covers.The rear has plenty of...
View ArticleWhat are the signs of sticking brakes?
Since couple of days ago my car started to feel a bit more sluggish on initial launches and when i park it on a very slight slope with no handbrake pulled and gear in neutral, it doesnt start to roll...
View ArticleHow does the brake fluid return to reservoir in Disc Brakes after brake pedal...
In drum brakes i think there is a spring that returns the shoes of the drum to their original location which pushes fluid back into reservoir. However for example in the video at timestamp...
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What could be the cause of rust only on the inner side of the brake disc?
As you can see in the picture below, the disc is rusted only on the inside part and the outer edges dont have rust. I heard discs rust but after braking the rust surface goes away from friction and...
View ArticleRattling noise from Rear Right wheel Nissan Sentra
I have 2022 Nissan Sentra. As per Nissan’s service advise, I got my rear wheel Brake pads and rotors changed. And rear right wheel, I had to change calliper as well. But after installing everything I...
View ArticleWhy doesn't the brake caliper piston retract when brakes released?
Just got myself a project, an '89 Jeep Comanche.Both front brakes were seized up, so I put in new brake hoses, calipers, & pads. The passenger side brakes work mint now, but on the drivers side,...
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Front brake caliper rattle problem
This is a SEAT ibiza MK3 (6L) with FSIII brake calipers mounted (Factory VW).The car makes an annoying rattling sound over bumps and bad asphalt since I bought it a year ago and I've finally found the...
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Does anyone know what these spot on rotors are?
I was finishing up detailing my car when I noticed this spot on the rear rotor. I checked all the rotors and then saw that the other rear rotor had a similar spot like this. Now at first when I saw it...
View ArticleStrange noise after replacing brake pads and rotors
After replacing front brake pads and rotors in car repair store, I started hearing some weird noise when hitting break pedal. It’s very difficult to record that noise so I just tried to reproduce it by...
View Article1998 Toyota Camry brake caliper/caliper bracket mismatch
I have a 1998 Toyota Camry and trying to fix the front brakes. I found the driver's side front caliper to be bad (won't compress). I pulled a caliper off another 1998 Camry and it won't fit the bracket...
View ArticleAccidentally scratched the inner cylinder of brake caliper during rebuild -...
I decided to rebuild my brake calipers by buying cheap used ones and a complete rebuild kit (all the seals + piston), so I can do it off the car, paint it and just swap it later. The ones I bought were...
View ArticleLoud banging noise after car put in for service - what did they do?
I would really like some advice. My car went in for MOT and the handbrake needed fixing as it was insufficient in the rear offside. They changed the pads, disc and eventually caliper. After picking the...
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Brake caliper piston larger than brake pad?
Upgrading my '17 Toyota RAV4 LE to the 296 rotors, which include bigger calipers and brake pads.On the new calipers, the piston is larger than the brake pad and im not sure if thats normal? I tried two...
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