Problems with front brakes
Problems with front brakes My front brakes sometimes doesn't release when the car starts moving. I have changed the calipers, rotors and pads with a little bit better results. What could cause this problem? Could the pins cause such a problem? Another thing that i noticed is the brake pedal is really really stiff. It hardly moves when pushed to the end.
Originally Posted by MadIceV8
Sounds like the piston(s) are locking up on you? Maybe they need to be lubed, a ripped boot, rebuild time?
I forgot if the Calipers came with new pistons? Do u know if they come with new pistons? Whats a boot? Whats the best place i get parts for a rebuild?
Well I changed my post since you said you put on new calipers, but you still cause the post right before it changed 
. With the new calipers, it should have included the pistons. The 'boot' is what goes around the piston and prevents dust/dirt from getting around the piston. I remember there was a site that showed you how to rebuld the calipers, but I don't have it saved. Try doing a search for 'caliper rebuild'. But like I said in my first 'fixed' reply, I don't belive its your calipers because you had them replaced....
And when you say your brake pedal is stiff, does that mean you tap it and is starts breaking pretty fast? Or you have to push it all the way to get it breaking? If you have to push it all the way, you probably need to bleed the brake system.
. With the new calipers, it should have included the pistons. The 'boot' is what goes around the piston and prevents dust/dirt from getting around the piston. I remember there was a site that showed you how to rebuld the calipers, but I don't have it saved. Try doing a search for 'caliper rebuild'. But like I said in my first 'fixed' reply, I don't belive its your calipers because you had them replaced....And when you say your brake pedal is stiff, does that mean you tap it and is starts breaking pretty fast? Or you have to push it all the way to get it breaking? If you have to push it all the way, you probably need to bleed the brake system.
Originally Posted by MadIceV8
And when you say your brake pedal is stiff, does that mean you tap it and is starts breaking pretty fast? Or you have to push it all the way to get it breaking? If you have to push it all the way, you probably need to bleed the brake system.
