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front caliper seems to be sticking / dragging - replace or repair? 200

posted by  someone claiming to be stuck in snow! on  Sat Dec 6 13:52 CST 2003 [RELATED]

hi.

I experienced the same problem. After much thinking, I decided to change front calipers and rotors. I'm a DIYer and always looking for the best way to save hard earned cash. But when it came to brakes, I thought that stopping the car is much more important than 0-60 times. I don't care that some guy in a honda or even a kia can beat me off the line, what's important is stoping at the next red light next to him. ;)

Before doing the whole front brakes I tried greasing and... It helped some but I then decided to change the front calipers, discs and pads. So, no rapid or easy fix will do. (my opinion) I do not regret it at all. Brakes like new.

Calipers you can find rebuilt and as good as new. Rotors, pay more, some china made discs will warp.

Just my experince, others could offer better ideas....






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