Andreu Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Just took off my front passenger caliper to see the the top piston is frozen and will not move. this is my 5th caliper. what am i doing wrong?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Driving it is what you're doing wrong. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/am-thinking-driving-my-car-good-ideai-108079.html?t=108079 My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripemeat Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 the car is telling you to slow the F down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreu Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Oook.. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted November 17, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted November 17, 2012 you must auto-x to go through 5 calipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreu Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 I dont though :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 5 seems excessive. I would use a different rebuild kit or replacement caliper. Try OEM? -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naimouasta Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 when was the last time you completely flushed your brake fluid? as it gets older it picks up water and gunk, which gets the caliper pistons stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 True that. You should be flushing every 3/36k. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 +1 on completing a full brake fluid flush too. Are your brake pads or rotors within acceptable tolerances according to the service manual? Maybe the pistons have been pushed out too far due to excessively worn pads/rotors. Are you purchasing the calipers from the same place every time? Have you tried an OEM replacement rather than a AutoZone/Advance Auto Parts rebuild unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 What calipers are you using? Reman? New? OEM? A1 Cardone? If it's the SAME caliper every time, it's unlikely that it's a fluid problem. He'd have to bleed at least that corner every time he replaced the fluid. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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