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47p2



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Sticking front caliper

Last night I was out and about and it felt like I had a brake binding. Upon further inspection the offside front caliper was way too warm and the smell of Ferodo overwhelming. Tonight I took the caliper off thinking it would be goosed, but upon inspection it looks ok. The outer seal was out a couple of cm and with a bit of gentle persuasion I refitted it. Using a G clamp I moved the piston out and in a few times, cleaned off some rust from the hanger and put it all back together. I'll be going out tomorrow so I will be able to tell if it was a sucess then

Post #42740 18th Dec 2010 10:48pm
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If you continue to get problems then you could try lubricating the piston. You can use a silicone lube - it must be silicone as the rubber piston seal can be damaged by WD40 or any petroleum deriv'

Dan 

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Richcl



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United Kingdom 2002 Range Rover HSE Td6 Zermatt Silver

Had a sticking rear caliper, just worked the piston a couple of times, and has been fine since.

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47p2



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Caliper is working perfectly today, another job I can tick off the list Thumbs Up

Post #42789 19th Dec 2010 6:03pm
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