Brake Trouble

[petrified.rabbit]

I haven't chimed in here because you have had a good guide. But if your front rotor issues might me a sign that the caliper is hanging up. (Since you mention needed to get money just to buy the fluid i figure you probably don't have the money to waste).

Try pulling the caliper off and putting it on a block of wood. (needs to be about the width of the rotor and two pads). Then have someone press and release the breaks a few times. Each time see if the caliper releases, see if you can push the piston back in, might need a caliper piston compressor tool if it is "tight" which isn't abnormal. But if you can't get it to go it, or it is hung up, you probably won't be able to easily get it removed to check it anyhow. But sometimes, pressing the brakes and compressing the piston a few times might free up the caliper versus buying a new one. I would do this, then bleed them.

[xintersecty]

I haven't chimed in here because you have had a good guide. But if your front rotor issues might me a sign that the caliper is hanging up. (Since you mention needed to get money just to buy the fluid i figure you probably don't have the money to waste).

Try pulling the caliper off and putting it on a block of wood. (needs to be about the width of the rotor and two pads). Then have someone press and release the breaks a few times. Each time see if the caliper releases, see if you can push the piston back in, might need a caliper piston compressor tool if it is "tight" which isn't abnormal. But if you can't get it to go it, or it is hung up, you probably won't be able to easily get it removed to check it anyhow. But sometimes, pressing the brakes and compressing the piston a few times might free up the caliper versus buying a new one. I would do this, then bleed them.

I learned something new from you each time Rabbit. A hanging caliper is a good bit. I have been fortunate I never had that issue. Now on my truck I have the brakes get stuck on when I release the e-brake. I usually use a channel lock to squeeze the calipers back.

[rgansaldi]

I haven't chimed in here because you have had a good guide. But if your front rotor issues might me a sign that the caliper is hanging up. (Since you mention needed to get money just to buy the fluid i figure you probably don't have the money to waste).

Try pulling the caliper off and putting it on a block of wood. (needs to be about the width of the rotor and two pads). Then have someone press and release the breaks a few times. Each time see if the caliper releases, see if you can push the piston back in, might need a caliper piston compressor tool if it is "tight" which isn't abnormal. But if you can't get it to go it, or it is hung up, you probably won't be able to easily get it removed to check it anyhow. But sometimes, pressing the brakes and compressing the piston a few times might free up the caliper versus buying a new one. I would do this, then bleed them.

You are correct there, Rabbit! Can't spare a square. Could you provide more details on the pistons of the calipers? Pushing them back in should correct the problem, permanently? How does using a piston compression tool kit solve it being tight? I don't understand how pushing it in keeps it from staying out again.

[rgansaldi]

Thank you both for your concerns.