- 1. Brake Calipers Binding, Q3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 22:35:36 -0500
- I'm still trying to determine if I have a problem with my brake calipers. Here are the facts... On both front calipers the inner piston is approx 1/8" extended out from the body of the caliper, the
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00769.html (7,234 bytes)
- 2. RE: Brake Calipers Binding, Q3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 22:04:50 -0700
- Frank, the pistons don't return. The brake pads only squeeze and release. There will be no noticeable space between the pads and the rotors. This is normal for all disc brake systems. Dunno about the
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00774.html (8,213 bytes)
- 3. RE: Brake Calipers Binding, Q3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 09:13:33 -0500
- Thanks for the reply. Sounds as if I should have placed a bit more info in my posts. I know it's the pistons/pads causing drag as I'm trying to complete a complete front-end rebuild and have replace
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00780.html (8,998 bytes)
- 4. Re: Brake Calipers Binding, Q3 (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 09:38:10 EST
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Careful with trying to answer that question. Both calipers will be VERY hot after braking. (That's what brakes do, they change kinetic energy into heat by friction.) Don't
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00782.html (7,216 bytes)
- 5. Re: Brake Calipers Binding, Q3 (score: 1)
- Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 14:56:40 -0600
- Hi Frank, If one is dragging and the other isn't, it's not the master cylinder. Both would REALLY drag if the MC wasn't releasing the pressure. As has been said, a little drag is normal. Since neithe
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00795.html (7,958 bytes)
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