[Vwdiesel] '01 Golf TDi binding rear brake

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/31/2009 2:06:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
rbp at 4u2bu.org writes:

> 
> >>Q: what would cause caliper NOT to retract when brake pedal is
> >>released? what's supposed to separat pads?
> >>thanks
> >>
> >
> > The square, "rubber"  piston seal itself.
> 
> 
> AH!
> that's it, then
> the seal was kind of mangled by previous metal-to-metal wear
> need a new rubber seal
> anyone know where to get?

 But you can't actually see the seal until you remove the piston. 
What you CAN see is the dust boot.  
http://www.europartsdirect.com has rear seal kits for $6.32.  Of 
course you might check with our sponsor, www.tdiparts.com and see 
if Dan can get them.  :-)
 Rebuilding a caliper is easy with some compressed air and caution.  
If you're not careful that piston can come flying out with much more 
M*V than you'll be expecting and can break things like cheek bones, 
fingers, lights, etc.
     Loren


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