SwaitsySG Posted November 16 Posted November 16 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?
SwaitsySG Posted November 16 Author Posted November 16 Not something I'd considered, but it's possible. How firm should the flexi-hoses be?
Magnet Posted November 16 Posted November 16 Thanks, - not sure I’m understanding the significance. Simply change it as a process of elimination. Kind regards, Gareth. 1
cliffcoggin Posted November 16 Posted November 16 I doubt you will feel a difference in firmness because the hoses are armoured. It is the rubber lining that perishes. 1
Stevey Y Posted November 16 Posted November 16 4 hours ago, SwaitsySG said: For the sake of opinion. Cheers. Hi the brake hoses rot from the inside out as Cliff explained, when they rot the inside collapses not allowing the fluid to return, this then holds the piston on to the pad worth changing that first as the other possible cause is the ABS unit malfunctioning which is a whole different expense. Steve.
SwaitsySG Posted November 16 Author Posted November 16 Thanks lads. I don't believe it's the abs unit Stevey. Not when the hoses are a tenner a pop. I'll try them first. I was curious about whether being solid externally or not at least gave some sort of indication as to whether they were bad. It's an old car, and the brake pipes are going to be rusty where they meet the flexi hoses. So trying to remove them could be a world world of pain in itself.
Stevey Y Posted November 16 Posted November 16 4 minutes ago, SwaitsySG said: Thanks lads. I don't believe it's the abs unit Stevey. Not when the hoses are a tenner a pop. I'll try them first. I was curious about whether being solid externally or not at least gave some sort of indication as to whether they were bad. It's an old car, and the brake pipes are going to be rusty where they meet the flexi hoses. So trying to remove them could be a world world of pain in itself. Hi they wont be that bad to remove if you give them a good wire brushing and soak them in Plus Gas fast release overnight also if you use the right size brake spanner with the cut out that allows you to get past the the solid pipe, like a ring spanner with a bit missing, the whole job is easier. Steve.
SwaitsySG Posted November 16 Author Posted November 16 Cheers Stevey. That's optimism i can live with, and I've plenty plusgas 🤣 I've a set of ring spanners but not any dedicated brake spanners, so maybe jump online the night and have a look for some 👍🏻 2
SwaitsySG Posted Friday at 05:12 PM Author Posted Friday at 05:12 PM Well, that's gubbed. Whether it's the cause of the sticky brake or not is still not confirmed. But I'm not going to attempt to loosen it. So the plan now will be to cut that whole end off and replace it with a new piece of pipe.
cliffcoggin Posted Friday at 05:29 PM Posted Friday at 05:29 PM It doesn't look good. Might as well change all four while you are at it.
SwaitsySG Posted Friday at 05:32 PM Author Posted Friday at 05:32 PM Well Cliff, my two mot advisories were for this and the offside rear. So I'll replace the ends on both rear lines. I'm not going to touch the front. Fifteen year old car with 254k miles, I'm not doing any more to it than I need to.
cliffcoggin Posted Friday at 05:35 PM Posted Friday at 05:35 PM Fingers crossed that the rusty brackets don't break off. 1
SwaitsySG Posted Friday at 05:59 PM Author Posted Friday at 05:59 PM I think they'll be ok if I'm honest. They look worse than they are. If I can carefully persuade the flexi hose out, I'll give the lot a good clean and some rust converter. Then get the ol'Dinitrol on it, preserve it for a wee while longer.
Magnet Posted Friday at 06:09 PM Posted Friday at 06:09 PM Hello Chris, By what I can see, the flexible hose end is unserviceable rusty and should be replaced. Others?? Replacing parts of brake lines by piecing in is not a practice I would endorse. I really think this shouldn’t be a case of ‘ not doing any more than I need to…’ , but one where the job is carried out thoroughly, to best ensure your and other road users safety. Kind regards, Gareth.
SwaitsySG Posted Friday at 07:35 PM Author Posted Friday at 07:35 PM Cheers Gareth, appreciate the concern. I have new Brembo hoses there. Beyond that, there needs to be a balance. Replacing the full line (correct me if I'm wrong for thinking the fuel tank needs to come out? I read that on here somewhere) pretty much means the vehicle is probably scrap. Which is a shame as its got plenty miles left in it. I'll give it some thought before making a decision on what to do. I made this very repair to an old Merc once, where I replaced the knackered end of the brake line with a new piece, double flared and joined with a union. It passed its mot without issue and never gave me any bother.
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