Re: Sticky calipers

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <000401be6446$1526b860$3eea338e@default> "Fred Munro" writes:

>     The "sticky" calipers I have experienced have been on the rear of my '91
> 200q. I solved the problem by servicing them every fall. I pull the pads and
> caliper frame, clean the rust off the pad/frame mating areas, and lube the
> contact points with brake lube. I also pull the guide pins and clean and
> lube them. This keeps everything working through our salt-laden winter and
> the only cost is the time involved (not counting the miniscule amounts of
> lube used, of course :o).

The cost should include replacing the bolts that hold the capiler to
the ends of the guide pins.  This is a 'use once only' item.

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 Phil Payne
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