Caliper piston sticking
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Caliper piston sticking
I’m trying to figure out how to handle a caliper piston sticking on my 2001 F350. I changed the brake pad about 4 months ago and it was worn at an angle. The piston stopped popping but now it’s doing it again. Apparently the piston is sticking and popping out when I apply the brakes. I hear a dull pop and feel it in the brake. What’s the best way to fix this...should I get a whole caliper or try to fix the piston?
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I know that the piston is sealed with a rubber boot, i don't think it would be good to go in and try to fix it. It could be done, however i think getting a new caliper is probably the sure-fire way to fix it.
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
I know that the piston is sealed with a rubber boot, i don't think it would be good to go in and try to fix it. It could be done, however i think getting a new caliper is probably the sure-fire way to fix it.
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The days of honeing out the piston and re-saeling calibers is long gone.China makes tons of these things for US now.
.So they are cheap enough to just replace.Instead of repair.I think I still have my brake hone collecting dust.
.So they are cheap enough to just replace.Instead of repair.I think I still have my brake hone collecting dust.
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I use to have trouble with plastic pistons sticking and would replace with steel,but thats been a while
still got some new pistons for my old trucks but will probly one day get used for ash trays
still got some new pistons for my old trucks but will probly one day get used for ash trays
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Your "worn at an angle" sounds like you might have a slide pin problem??
Check this out on Guzzle's site.
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cu.html
Check this out on Guzzle's site.
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cu.html
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Slide pin
How do I tell the difference? Will a piston issue and a slide pin issue have the same effect?
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