SwaitsySG Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Rear brake binding after caliper change Afternoon all. Think anyone could shed some light on this? So more often than not, but not all the time the nearside rear brake seems to stick, causing the wheel to heat up and the pads to smell. I'd initially changed the pads, cleaned the slider pins, filed the caliper carrier to clean it, and replaced the pad shims. I also added a thin smear of anti seize grease to the backs of the pads. No change. I've now changed the caliper, so that's brand new. Still no change. I might add at this point there's no squeaks or squeals, no fault codes for the braking system, no issues at the pedal end, no dash warning lights and the EPB appears to be functioning as it should. There was also no issues during the mot test, which the car passed two weeks ago. Any suggestions folks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Possible starting-to-break-up-inside flexible hose?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaitsySG Posted 2 hours ago Author Share Posted 2 hours ago Not something I'd considered, but it's possible. How firm should the flexi-hoses be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Thanks, - not sure I’m understanding the significance. Simply change it as a process of elimination. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaitsySG Posted 2 hours ago Author Share Posted 2 hours ago For the sake of opinion. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted 48 minutes ago Share Posted 48 minutes ago Still not sure of the significance, but… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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