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Jun 24, 2013 | 05:35 AM

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Seized caliper

I've read alot about rear calipers seizing. I've had my front caliper pins seize. The first time I replaced one side at the dealership, second time i decided to free up the caliper pin and cleaning it and re-lubed it. Just wondering what part of the rear caliper is prone to seizing? is it also the caliper pin?

Jun 24, 2013 | 05:37 AM

B16da9

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yup it's the pin.

Jun 24, 2013 | 06:19 PM

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Yes. Same problem front and back. If the dealer keep the pin lubricated periodically, for example lube them every oil change, we will never have pin seized problem.

Jun 25, 2013 | 12:57 PM

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Also lightly grease the outer lip of the seal that covers the sliding pin, as that is the reason why we run into these problems. The grease will hopefully create a mositure barrier between the seal and the caliper.