Rear Disc Calipers

[imported_RST531]

well i did a rear conversion a while back, and the brakes worked fine. But they felt different now, so i lifted the back to check them. And rear passenger brake isnt stopping the tire. So me and my bubby took it apart and it seems the rear caliper is stuck in there and wont move. Anyone know what i should do? or should i just get a new caliper? My buddy says i will have to get both calipers so they will be the same, is this true or can i just buy one side?

[imported_4drmdns]

if you get just one makes sure you get it from th same exact model/yr car and take the locked up one w/ you to compair on the spot..

[imported_biocac]

When I was working at the garage a while back, we had a friend whos caliper siezed up as well. Instead of scrapping it for a new one, we dropped it into a pail filled with lubricant. I few cans of pb blaster and wd-40 mixed. A few days later, we pulled it out, re-connected it, and it had freed up. You can either try that or just replace it. Either way.
Good luck on this one.

Sam -

[Doughboy]

Only rotors must be replaced in pairs. Calipers are a operating mechanism but does not keep the balance neccessarily from one side to the other. Only pads and rotors must be replaced in pairs. I would try what Bio told ya to do, if that doesn't work then call up sportbrakes.com and ask how much it will run you for 1. I just ordered 2 re-manufactured calipers w/ 90 day warrenty from them for $200- shipped. Not a world of a deal but you get the general Idea. Goodluck

[imported_comutek]

Originally posted by Doughboy@Mar 12 2004, 08:04 PM
if that doesn't work then call up sportbrakes.com and ask how much it will run you for 1. I just ordered 2 re-manufactured calipers w/ 90 day warrenty from them for $200- shipped. Not a world of a deal but you get the general Idea. Goodluck

i can vouch for sportbrakes too. good company IMO.

[imported_RST531]

oh great i just got both of them with pads for $200.
i also decided to change my front rotors and brakes and make it a days work.

also does anyone have an extra parking brake cable for the passenger side . mine got extended some how so now i need that.

[Doughboy]

Originally posted by RST531@Mar 13 2004, 08:29 PM
oh great i just got both of them with pads for $200.*
i also decided to change my front rotors and brakes and make it a days work.

also does anyone have an extra parking brake cable for the passenger side .* mine got extended some how so now i need that.

You might want to try thepartsbin.com or partsamerica.com, I dont know the yr of your car if not Id just send you the link. I hope this helps ya.

[imported_RST531]

thanxs Doughboy, the rear disc brake came off a 94 si. i only need the passenger side, is that considered the right side?

[Doughboy]

Im ~ASSUMING~ It should be from the driverside perspective. Dont quote me on this though. You might wanna PM Commutek or Mdlax1 on this one. Aaron or Eric should know this for sure.

[imported_RST531]

thanxs for the help. i got it ordered from my friends shop and should be arriving in 2 days.

and ya you were correct, its from the drivers perspective.