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In a message dated 8/2/05 9:18:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jbrig@enter.net
writes:
<< have a siezed brake caliper on my '73 fastback. I was able to open it
with
a screw driver, but it locks right up again when I step on the brake pedal.
I removed the caliper hoping to work it open and closed and maybe free it
up. It closes perfectly, but will not release. I pried it open and
reinstalled it. When I tried to bleed it, the bleeder valve snapped right
off! Should I just replace the caliper? I really don't know how old it is.
What brand of caliper should I buy if I do replace it? Where should I get it
from? What other parts need to be replaced along with the caliper? >>
Joel, have you replaced the hose?? If not, i'd try that before condeming the
caliper. The hose is a likely culprit, as they seem to start showing their
age after 20 years. And Bentley isn't a help here, as they figure everything is
new. I had a similar problem about 15 years ago ( I guess that means I'm
getting close to hoses again on the Notch. :O ), And the caliper would work fine
under braking, it was after you took your foot off the brake that the calipers
acted like they were hung (they were, cuz the hose collasped). I replaced the
hoses, and I was good to go. Just some food for thought. Damn hicupps, they
make typing hard. :O
Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, becoming a T-3 Heb, pics can be seen
at;
http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977
69 Square, currently awaiting a t-4 engine transplant
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