sticking brake calipers
Re: sticking brake calipers
It could be fixed but the general recommendation is to replace with a remanufactured one.<BR>Another recommendation I have read is that you replace as an axel set i.e. if the left back is replaced, replace right back also + pads.
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Re: sticking brake calipers
The rear calipers are notorious for sticking. The main reason is because the insides of the slides are rusted and full of crap. You can replace the slides or take them out and sand them smooth then pack them full of caliper lube. Or you best bet is to buy rebuilt calipers but they cost a mint, they run $70 a piece for the rear and $35 a piece for fronts at Autozone. Piston can also be a problem but 90% of the time is the slides.<P>Good Luck
Mike Evans
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Re: sticking brake calipers
At your Mazda dealer order a set of new gaskets for the caliper and rebuild it. <BR>It will solve the problem
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Re: sticking brake calipers
What is a caliper gasket?<P>do you mean piston seal?
Mike Evans
Gone:
92 GS Tropical Emerald MTX 2.5L
93 GS Raspberry Metallic SE MTX 1.8L
Gone:
92 GS Tropical Emerald MTX 2.5L
93 GS Raspberry Metallic SE MTX 1.8L