id check the bolts for straightness. there might be some weird bend in them causing them to bind. jsut check it like you would a pool cue at the bar. a straight edge would work too.

if the bolts are like 5 bucks each just buy new ones. grease...something synthetic is fine. just make sure its high heat and is a reputable brand. dont buy auto-zone grease...yah it might be re-badged Mobil 1 but it also might be fryer grease from mcdonalds.

frankly id do all the dis-assembly and checking before i ever went to the parts store if you have a way to do that. i.e. a ride. if not just go get everything first and then return what you didnt need.


also make sure that the caliper piston retracts into the caliper body without massive effort. loosen the bleeder screw and cover it with a paper towel before you try this. and with honda's the rear pistons turn counter clockwise back into the caliper body. theres a little tool you can use to twist it back in. looks like a cube with all kinds of different nubs on the sides.

there is an outside chance the piston is actually screwed up and that the caliper needs to be rebuilt which is why youd want to do the above test.




EDIT: until now i never paid any attention to which wheel was affected. if its a rear wheel on one side, make sure your parking brake isnt stuck "on" on that wheel. compare the position of the arm and cable against the other side of the

 

Street_Ruler..... you are hilarious

I always wondered why everytime I hit V-tech then brake, I have Big Mac cravings...


Seriously, Street_Ruler, great post. Good info to know/check.

 

might have to do with the fact you are hitting a phone





in all seriousness this might be a "performance" thing to some, but brakes are one of like, 5 safety features on a car. don't f-around with this. spend the 20 dollars total extra to get good, reputable parts.

 

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