change calipers????

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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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change calipers????

When i changed my brakes, i took a look at the rear ones and they were FINISHED(pads)
the mechanic told me that the calipers were a little seized so he put some antiseize grease on them and said they should be fine now.My question is,should i bother buying new ones?(i use the foot brake everyday.)
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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The foot brake is different than the rear brake caliper. It is actually a drum brake that holds the rear wheels when applied.

Granted most of your braking force is done by the front brakes, I would still replace the calipers if they are bad. I would get it looked at by another mechanic, sounds a little wierd that the rear calipers would sieze, but its totally possible.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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i think it's the front ones that seized and most of the braking was done with the rear ones because of that.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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Then definitely replace the calipers. The front do like 75% of the braking and it will hurt your braking distance if they are not working properly.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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but the mechanic cleaned them up and put antiseize grease on the moving parts,i think they should be fine!(i hope)
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