Why is my brake caliper not working on my Dodge Grand Caravan?
I jacked up the rear, removed the tire and saw that the e-brake spring had not returned the caliper to the brake off position. I was able to return it by lightly tapping the e-brake lever to the off position. At that point the brake caliper mostly worked as it should. However, re-applying the e-brake would again refreeze the brake to full on.
Can a brake caliper be changed on one side?
Changing the pads on one side will not make them wear quicker. If they are dragging, then its not a problem with the pads, but with the caliper. When releasing the brake, the pistons (on one side of the caliper only)return a bit and the caliper will slide over the caliper sliding pins, and will release the other side pads.
What causes the front caliper on a jeep to stick?
When releasing the brake, the pistons (on one side of the caliper only)return a bit and the caliper will slide over the caliper sliding pins, and will release the other side pads. So with dry sliding pins, the caliper can’t move and dragging on that side of the caliper will occur. I’ve just replaced my front calipers.
What causes the front brake to keep dragging?
I agree with Tester about the rubber hoses. These are the most common cause of dragging brakes I have ever seen. Many people, including mechanics, needlessly replace calipers in a fruitless attempt to cure a dragging brake problem.
Can a caliper not release cause brake drag?
Just like with the master cylinder not releasing causing the brake drag, a caliper not releasing and staying applied can do the same thing. If only one position is dragging, this could be the case.
When to use handbrake or front brake caliper?
The handbrake prevents the car from rolling when the car is at a complete halt. In extreme circumstances, the driver can use the handbrake to stop the car when the brakes fail. The front brakes often play a greater role in bringing the car to a halt than the rear ones. This does not mean you should replace one and ignore the other.
Where are the brake caliper guide pins located?
To fix this, you have to remove the brake pads and clean the brake pad bracket with a file or sandpaper and lubricate it with copper paste or something similar. The brake caliper guide pins are located at the brake caliper bracket and help the caliper to slide forward and backward when you are braking.
What to do if your brake caliper is locked up?
If your brakes are locked up its going to be very hot just after driving. The whole area that is affected is going to be very hot. Let the vehicle cool down before attempting to diagnose the problem. Don’t touch a hot rotor or any hot brake component! Injury can occur.