Ok guys I need some advice on what to do...

I think my drivers side rear caliper has a seized piston. Lately I'ved noticed a lot of brake dust on that wheel, then when i jacked up the car and tried to spin the wheel there was a lot of resistance. And now that brake is squeeling all the time, (guessing the inner pad is probably gone by now). Anyways Honda has the caliper rebuild kit which includes the piston and seal for only like $25, or i can purchase a new caliper for $100.

My question is how hard is it to rebuild the caliper? Is it something i can do myself? If so do any of you have any instructions or tips?

 

The pistons in my rear calipers have not seized but seem to cross thread themselves on the adjusting bolt. Once they have adjusted out I must remove the piston from the bolt and rethread it to screw it back down. It seems that it would be difficult to cock the piston in the bore but you won't know until you take off the caliper and examine it. Rebuilding the rear caliper is a pain because of the clips and ebrake mechanism so I would avoid doing it unless absolutely needed.

 

I was going to put new pads on tonight to stop the squeeling, will i still be able to do this with my caliper the way it is? I can not get the new caliper until at least wednesday, and they said it would be one more day to get it in. So with work i can not put it on until this weekend. Will i have any problems changing just the pads for a few days?

 

anyone?

 

As long as you can retract the piston to fit the new pads then probably not. If you can't retract the piston then you won't get the new pads in there.

 

yeah... that is what i was thinking, i should still be able to turn it back manually though right?

well i get off work at 9 so i guess i'll soon find out.

 

yes you should be able to turn it manually. it requries a lotof force but it should turn in. i had to use a large metal file to get enough leverage to turn mine.

 

Well it worked, it was a lot harder than normal though. Still i guess i am now going to replace the caliper..

Does anyone know any place that sells it cheaper than the dealer?
tia

-Alan

 

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