Posts Tagged: Sticking brake caliper

Seized brake caliper: Most common causes and fixes

Learn the most common causes of a seized brake caliper and the best fixes A seized brake caliper will allow your brakes to apply, but not release quickly. That will result in rapid brake pad and rotor wear, along with decreased braking ability and noise. The two most common causes of a seized brake caliper are corroded slide pins and brake pad binding caused by rust formation under the anti-rattle clips. I’ll show you how to spot brake caliper problems and prevent seizing. Understanding brake calipers Most vehicles are built … Read More