One of my front calipers locks up slightly sometimes...
#1
One of my front calipers locks up slightly sometimes...
A few times now the right front caliper will lock up slightly. I can hear it thumping louder and louder as I increase speed. After a few stops it will let go. I recently installed new pads and rotors. I didn't notice the pistons sticking then but it appears that one or more of the pistons are sticking now.
Should I rebuild my existing caliper or just get a remanufactured one from Advance Auto Parts?
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...461%7CL3*15684
Should I rebuild my existing caliper or just get a remanufactured one from Advance Auto Parts?
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...461%7CL3*15684
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justnspace (04-23-2018)
#5
A reman kit with all 4 pistons is more expensive than a reman caliper.
The pics of the remans I've found online don't show the front of the caliper. I don't know if it says Acura or if it is blank. That would help me decide what to do. I don't want to have a caliper that doesn't match.
Last edited by beekermartin; 04-23-2018 at 11:09 AM.
#9
Suzuka Master
OP have you rebuilt a brake caliper before? if not then I suggest you to buy reman caliper. If you did rebuilt them before don't let the 4 piston scare you, they are much easier to rebuilt than 1 and 2 piston caliper type.
#10
Thank you for the response. I am leaning towards that direction. The caliper isn't locking up often. It has only happened twice that I've nocticed and it let go after a few stops. I am hoping the pistons are salvageable. That is the biggest expense in rebuilding it. Each piston is $40 a piece from an online Acura store. Maybe I can find the pistons elsewhere for less if it does need them. Of course I won't know until I take the caliper apart what is needed. That could lead to a few days of down time if I have to order parts. I will probably just order the seals and hope I can save the pistons.
#11
Suzuka Master
You can purchase the pistons via Centric, they are pretty good quality parts.
#13
I painted them a few years ago. I went with a basic silver but I did tape over the machined Acura letters and cut them out with an exacto knife. They could use a fresh coat but they have held up well. The rear calipers didn't hold up well at all. Especially the brackets. I will redo them when I need to replace the pads and rotors .
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#15
Suzuka Master
Believe or not I kinda surprise about their "reman" caliper as you can see a picture below is a pair of Brembo caliper for my TL-S that indicate by centric as "reman". Yes the back of the caliper has "Brembo" cast on the caliper itself.
#16
Instructor
One of my front Advics calipers was getting stuck last year. I just took the caliper off, pads out, etc and gave it a good cleaning. I lubricated the pistons/seals with pure silicone to avoid any issue with the rubber. Worked like a charm. The pistons had been gunked up pretty bad. Bled the brakes while I was at it.
If you're looking for decent used Advics, check this site: https://ahparts.com/ these guys are still getting in 2nd generation RL parts.
I wish the RL had Brembo's. Parts are so readily available. Still pricey...
If you're looking for decent used Advics, check this site: https://ahparts.com/ these guys are still getting in 2nd generation RL parts.
I wish the RL had Brembo's. Parts are so readily available. Still pricey...
#17
I still haven't done anything with the front right caliper. It hasn't locked up again since I started this thread. When I have some time I will break the caliper apart and give it a good cleaning. Maybe that is all it needs.
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