Posts Tagged: When to replace brake calipers

Symptoms of bad brake caliper

Symptoms of bad brake caliper — How long do they last? What are the symptoms of a bad brake caliper? • Brake fluid leaking on the ground • Soft/spongy brake pedal • Low brake fluid in reservoir • Grinding noise when braking • Squealing noise when braking • Car pulls to one side when braking What fails on a brake caliper? Corroded caliper pins Floating brake calipers operate by sliding on lubricated caliper pins. Rubber boots protect the slide pins by keeping water and salt out. But the rubber boots … Read More