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Old 03-11-08, 04:13 PM
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Default Caliper is stuck
So I just found out that my caliper is stuck on the right side...is that the reason my car has bad alignment on the freeway? Also, I don't know if it's because I didn't change my bushings, but my car makes weird noises when I turn the wheel on a stop, and when I brake.

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Old 03-11-08, 09:23 PM
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Check the bushings too...
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caliper is stuck? could be the pins or the piston(s) are seized.
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Yeah they said that the piston is seized...and it ate through my rotors...is that a bad thing?

And I don't know if that caused it, but now my bushings are going out, ball joint is creaking CRAZY! so i have replace everything now.
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hmm, sounds like a caliper rebuild is possible...or maybe it's time for a big brake kit...?

definitely get the ball joint(s) fixed asap!
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Originally Posted by ssaristo
Yeah they said that the piston is seized...and it ate through my rotors...is that a bad thing?
Eating through the rotors...lets see...does that sound good?


Time to get it rebuilt! The OEM rebuilding kit is $45-ish
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Cool. I'm purchasing Henry's traffic stars, so I figured...ehhh just go with Brembo kit
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Hey, sorry I was supposed to send money order to someone for the calipers but I accidently deleted my inbox. Whoever it was, can you PM your address again? Thanks!
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ssaristo what brand calipers are you getting?
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Old 03-17-08, 07:47 AM
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Full Brembo Big Brake kit.
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Originally Posted by ssaristo
Full Brembo Big Brake kit.
awesome! great choice.
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dayum! how much is that hittin you for?
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Perfect time to upgrade to LS400 or supra big brakes.
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=) They cost me an arm and a leg
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Sheeeeeeeeiiit! Glad I got my caliper unstuck for $45.
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