[s-cars] Sticky Big Red

[Abe Berman]

Patient - 95.5 Avant mit Porsche "Big Red" front calipers

Has anyone had problems with sticky Porsche calipers?

I have been experiencing incidences of shuddering on the highway and feel it
slightly (but intermittently) around town at lower speeds.  Checked balance
on all 4 wheels and its fine.  Tires are new and have no external defects.

I experienced this to a HEAVY degree whilst on the highway on Friday and
immediately pulled off at an exit.  Front Left wheel had serious heat
radiating off of it and a strong brake smell, all others were normal.

I did some reading and it seems like the correct procedure would be to clean
and lubricate slide pins and flush brake fluid/bleed brakes to eliminate
possible gunk/moisture in lines.

The Big Reds were installed approximately 5 years/30k miles ago.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

Abe
Burlington, VT