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Driver side Back Break Caliper sticking

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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Driver side Back Break Caliper sticking

My Driver side Back Break Caliper sticking its only this one... it will make a loud grinding sound when i drive because it isn't releasing some times.... i have seen things about cleaning it maybe? i want to say its only this one caliper too doing it... Any help would be appreciated!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 01:13 AM
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Sounds like a corroded parking brake cable. Only real fix is to replace it (or both.)
Does it also grind when you apply the brakes? Because even if its' sticking, there shouldn't be a grinding noise unless the backing plate is rubbing against the rotor.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 06:09 AM
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+1 on the corroded parking cables , its about that time of the year when salt and road brine get into the cable behind the little boot or works its way in. One cable will stick , then its the other side down the road.

The old ones can come out but sometimes take a little effort. There is a factory tool ( 83300494835 below ) that makes the front section easy to take out by pushing in the flange clips on the front section.



Extractor Tool Part # 83300494835

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/83300494835/



Here is the set we carry. Soak the old ones with PB blaster or similar near the connection to the caliper mount the night before, it will make them easier to pop out.

#8 and #9 in the diagram above.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/34406777400KT/ES2581670/






http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/83300494835/ES199707/


Thanks and good luck.
 
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