Caliper Guide Pin
At the autoparts store - usually in the aisle near the RTV's - you will find brake caliper-specific synthetic grease/lube. The stuff I use is made by Permatex and it's called Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube (green in color) - it usually comes in little "packets" that you tear open or small bottle as shown below.
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Does anyone know where to get new brake caliper mounting brackets? I have a guide pin that is seized, i.e. not free moving like it should be.
Anyone?
Does anyone know where to get new brake caliper mounting brackets? I have a guide pin that is seized, i.e. not free moving like it should be.
Anyone?
Originally Posted by JasonWW
It would be risky to get a used one. I would just get a new one from the dealer or GMParts.com.
Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted by The Alchemist
Well, I tried locating the part number using gmpartsdirect.com and couldn't locate it, that's why I put up a post asking for a part number.
Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated.
Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks Jason but I used the search function (should know better by now) and found it.
It's 18026163, in case anyone else is interested. GM Parts Direct has them listed at $58.92 (damn), but with shipping it's closer to $70.00. Oh well, it needs to be done right.
It's 18026163, in case anyone else is interested. GM Parts Direct has them listed at $58.92 (damn), but with shipping it's closer to $70.00. Oh well, it needs to be done right.
Originally Posted by JasonWW
Ohh, you didn't ask about the part number. Can't you just call? You want me to call for you and get the number?
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Yeah, I'm talking about the caliper brackets. And yes, that is the number for the fronts and they are the same left/right.
I've found that you need to inspect them on a pretty regular basis especially if you do any high speed breaking that puts a lot of heat into the brakes. The grease can actually harden and become more of an adhesive than lubricant. I actually had this happen a couple years ago and snapped the pin trying to remove it.
During my search, I found someone who had luck removing it by hitting it with a torch to break the pin loose. Oviously you will need a new rubber seal at that point.
Hope I've added to this thread after taking it off topic...LOL
I've found that you need to inspect them on a pretty regular basis especially if you do any high speed breaking that puts a lot of heat into the brakes. The grease can actually harden and become more of an adhesive than lubricant. I actually had this happen a couple years ago and snapped the pin trying to remove it.
During my search, I found someone who had luck removing it by hitting it with a torch to break the pin loose. Oviously you will need a new rubber seal at that point.
Hope I've added to this thread after taking it off topic...LOL
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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
Yeah, I'm talking about the caliper brackets. And yes, that is the number for the fronts and they are the same left/right.
I've found that you need to inspect them on a pretty regular basis especially if you do any high speed breaking that puts a lot of heat into the brakes. The grease can actually harden and become more of an adhesive than lubricant. I actually had this happen a couple years ago and snapped the pin trying to remove it.
During my search, I found someone who had luck removing it by hitting it with a torch to break the pin loose. Oviously you will need a new rubber seal at that point.
Hope I've added to this thread after taking it off topic...LOL
I've found that you need to inspect them on a pretty regular basis especially if you do any high speed breaking that puts a lot of heat into the brakes. The grease can actually harden and become more of an adhesive than lubricant. I actually had this happen a couple years ago and snapped the pin trying to remove it.
During my search, I found someone who had luck removing it by hitting it with a torch to break the pin loose. Oviously you will need a new rubber seal at that point.
Hope I've added to this thread after taking it off topic...LOL
FWIW
I had to replace the bracket and 2 pins. GM charges way too much for these parts IMO.
I have been using the synthetic grease since. So far no more issues. And, it is about time to check them...
the C-5 bracket is only $32 here
http://www.superchevyperformance.com...s/c5brakes.asp
they mite have F-body cheaper. ?
http://www.superchevyperformance.com...s/c5brakes.asp
they mite have F-body cheaper. ?
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I know i'm late in replying to this, but it could help someone else. I just removed the boot, and hit that bad boy with a torch. It slid right out. I cleaned it off, lubed it and put it right back in. It works perfect now, but then again it was working great before hand too. Only reason i found it was siezed is cuz i was doing a rotor/pad swap.
