[s-cars] Stuck front caliper

[Kurt Deschler]

Aaron,

You are talking about 2 different components (caliper/carrier) with a G60 
setup. I doubt that the $45 caliper is going to also include a rebuilt 
carrier. You should start by cleaning and greasing the carrier slides and 
fileing the pad contact areas flat. The slide boots can be reused if they 
are not torn or dryrotted. If the carrier pins are rusty or loose, the 
carrier should be replaced. A sticky caliper will usually cause the brake 
to run very hot and you will get vibration from disc warpage. Per the 
recent posts, upgrades will not significantly increase stopping power, 
only reduce fade.

 	-Kurt

> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:43:51 -0700
> From: "A Tay" <atay at cox.net>
> Subject: [s-cars] Stuck front caliper
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> Hi audimigos.
>
> Turns out Ive got what looks like a sticky right front caliper which 
has
> caused the pads to wear only on one side.
>
> I can get a rebuilt caliper set for 45$ per side. (no pads)
>
> Is it worth trying to free things up?
>
> I believe the pin and boot kit is about 15$.
>
>
>
> Unfortunately brakes are stock and I just put new rotors on a few months
> back otherwise I would consider an upgrade.
>
> By the way - what is the most economical upgrade path?
>
> (95.5 urs6avant)
>
> Cheers
>
> Aaron