Seized Caliper - replace or fix ?

[boardmonkey]

Hi,

Stuck Nellie in for MOT and on the way noticed god awful smell and she was pulling over to the right. On arrival at the Garage I could feel the heat off the wheel...Garage confirmed the caliper is seized...thus MOT fail, plus a couple of holes that need welding

So, is it worth replacing or fixing, any suggestions ? I am aware an exchange is about 65-00 from Brickwerks...

Cheers, Richard

[California Dreamin]

Honestly not worth messing about with. You may well be able to temporarily free up the caliper, however, it will be only a matter of time before it seizes again..

Early or late?
ATE or GIRLING?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volks ... 4ca&000048" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This one is a PAGID with Free Post Note* surcharge however, you will need to check on type and make (as above)

Martin

[boardmonkey]

Hi MArtin,

Yeah I was just thinking that as well, just wanted a 2nd opinion. Mine are late Girlings....

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/t ... -2579.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

64 quid, rather give the dosh to these boys
Have a good weekend, I will be removing my caliper......

[AdrianC]

I'd have a check to see what's sticking before spending. If it's the caliper slides that are sticky, then a good clean up will sort them, with http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/t ... rling.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; as the last resort. If it's the piston seizing, though...

[kevtherev]

I'd have a check to see what's sticking before spending...

Agreed.
it usually is the seal, or rather rust under it.
If you haven't been changing your fluid regularly then the brake fluid is probably full of water as it's hygroscopic, this causes components to rust in the braking system.

[boardmonkey]

I'd have a check to see what's sticking before spending...

Agreed.
it usually is the seal, or rather rust under it.
If you haven't been changing your fluid regularly then the brake fluid is probably full of water as it's hygroscopic, this causes components to rust in the braking system.

Thanks for the heads up on the brake fluid, havent changed it ever to be honest...I've had the old caliper off and its already in the post to SJ Baxter...

Regards, Richard

[RogerT]

I was lucky with a pair of calipers , used, off eBay. Got a set of new seals and asked my local garage to replace the seals and fit the secondhand calipers. Have not stuck on since! But that may be just a lucky buy. That was after having to drive home in 3rd as it wouldn't hold speed in 4th or 5th, they were seized on so bad.