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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Brake issues....again

I've read through brake threads and I think I am close to solving my problem but I wanted to throw my specifics out there and see if anyone has some advice for me.

My driver's side front caliper is sticking and here's what I have done to it:

replaced caliper and hose last spring,
Took it off last week and pistons pushes in easily with a clamp.
Replaced caliper and pads, drove it around,
Jacked up wheel and caliper still sticking.

I plan on installing a zero loss brake booster this weekend. Should I go ahead and replace the Master Cylinder as well?

I think the passenger's side is also sticking, but I didn't have time to test it.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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Has the calliper carrier been replaced? Is the right rear sticking as well?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Carrier was replaced and lubed. I assume you are calling the carrier the chrome metal piece the pad sits on. I greased all of the friction points. My last brake job went 90K miles. Haven't checked the right rear.
 
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